University of Wisconsin–Madison
The UW–Madison Office of Sustainability is proud to announce the expansion of the My Green Lab Certification Program. My Green Lab® is a globally recognized organization working to advance sustainability in scientific research. The 2024-2025 UW–Madison program is available to the first 50 laboratories who sign up, with registration closing on August 15th, 2024.
Are you interested in supporting UW–Madison’s zero waste goal? Here’s your chance to get involved and contribute to UW–Madison’s Zero Waste Action Plan. We are seeking feedback from staff, faculty, and students on our Draft Zero Waste Action Plan. Your input is crucial in refining our strategies and moving towards a more sustainable campus environment. …
UW–Madison is a world-class research university, but the vital work of laboratory research also presents significant sustainability challenges. The Office of Sustainability’s Green Labs Team collaborated with My Green Lab to pilot its certification program at UW–Madison. The program focused on implementing sustainable practices without compromising research. In the Fall of 2022, seven labs joined …
UW–Madison is a PLAN Member until December 31st, 2024. All UW–Madison students, staff, and faculty are eligible to take advantage of the campus membership offerings. Below, you can learn more about benefits and registration details. The Post-Landfill Action Network (PLAN) “aids college students, as well as campus faculty and staff, in tackling unsustainable infrastructure on …
In an era where food waste and sustainability are critical global issues, hope emerges from the halls of education. The University of Wisconsin–Madison, renowned for its commitment to excellence and forward-thinking initiatives, is taking a pioneering step towards combating food waste by offering a pilot program of the Free Food Alert system to the campus …
Members of the UW Zero Waste team joined the Sustain UW Podcast to talk “zero waste” at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. In the episode, host Bennett Artman explores what zero waste means and how the University might get there. The guests discuss the foundational building blocks that the UW Zero Waste team are laying down to …
Are you interested in supporting a zero waste campus? The UW Zero Waste Team wants your feedback on the Strategic Vision for Institutional Zero Waste at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
UW–Madison is a Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council (SPLC) member until September 30th, 2023. All UW–Madison students, staff, and faculty are eligible to take advantage of the campus membership offerings. Anyone with a valid “@wisc.edu” email address can join! Below, you can learn more about benefits and registration details. SPLC Member Benefits To access these benefits, …
UW–Madison campus laboratories can apply to participate in the Lab Certification Program from My Green Lab, a globally recognized leader in laboratory sustainability. The program will be offered for free to the first 10 labs that apply. Labs can use this form to apply; the final deadline for applications is September 30th, 2022. Apply Here About …
On August 4th, 2021, the Office of Sustainability informed campus users of changes to the UW–Madison food waste collection program. As part of the announcement, a survey was circulated to assess the thoughts, opinions, and ideas of the UW–Madison community. The following graphic and article describes survey responses, background details, and next steps. Final …