When you think of sustainability, what actions come quickly to mind? The definition of sustainability has expanded significantly in recent years, so that its well-worn associations—waste management and conservation, most prominently—are now complemented by …
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Meet the Green Greeks!
The Greek community is a prominent feature of the UW-Madison campus. Over 4,000 students belong to the dozens of fraternity and sorority organizations, and many more participate in Greek life social events. These same events, …
In Case You Missed It: Two Talks on Lakes, Rivers, and Sustainability
Dan Egan: 2018 Go Big Read Lecture Journalist Dan Egan has worked for over a decade to cover the Great Lakes. Much of that work has made it into his acclaimed book, “The Death and …
Sharing Sustainability Achievements and Insights at the 2018 AASHE Conference
In October, staff and students from the Office of Sustainability joined University Housing sustainability coordinator Breana Nehls and a large contingent from sustainability programs at several UW System schools to attend the 2018 Association for …
The Great Beyond: A New Journey for Compost at UW-Madison
Food systems are one of the cornerstones of sustainability. That word “systems” is key: the food we eat is part of a vast, interconnected web. To make food sustainable, then, we have to pay attention …
In Case You Missed It: Russ Feingold on “The Great Lakes to Great Lakes Initiative”
Former U.S. senator from Wisconsin, Russ Feingold, visited campus last month to highlight a partnership that’s been initiated between our Great Lakes system and the African Great Lakes. The talk, entitled “The Great Lakes to …
Wisconsin Science Festival Addresses Our Biggest Challenges and Mysteries
The Wisconsin Science Festival, which runs from October 11-14, is a “four-day statewide celebration with events for all ages.” You can read about four in-depth discussions coming to Madison here.
Sipping Sustainably: Green Fund Project Brings Hydration Stations to Campus
Reusable water bottles are more and more visible on the UW-Madison campus. They peek out from backpacks and balance on Terrace tables. They bear scrapes, scuffs, and stickers from all over the world. And with …
Blazes of light reveal how plants signal danger long distances
UW Madison’s Simon Gilroy has discovered that plant cells send out rather beautiful chemical signals when wounded. Read the full article here.
Jelle Receives Platinum Employee Recognition Award for Sustainability Efforts
It’s easy to recognize a gathering of Facilities Planning & Management staff: just look at the clothing. Sporting everything from suits and sweaters to steel-toed work boots and neon green tee shirts, FP&M employees came …