University of Wisconsin–Madison
In February 2024, Chancellor Mnookin announced a groundbreaking commitment to sustainability. Mnookin laid out five goals across fields of sustainability that will guide UW–Madison over the next two decades: achieve net-zero emissions by 2048, create a zero-waste campus by 2040, achieve STARS Gold by 2025 through cross-campus involvement, foster sustainability education, and catalyze sustainability research. …
After hosting Earth Week for the last six years, the Office of Sustainability is partnering with the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies to launch Earth Fest, an annual celebration of Earth Day filled with over 50 innovative, exciting, and sustainable events. Join a growing campus community of experts and passionate students seeking to advance sustainability …
Biking and walking tours, hands-on experiments, interactive activities at the Lakeshore Preserve and Arboretum, a First Nations history walking tour, and more programs headline sustainability events at this April’s Community Open House.
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. …
On February 8th, 2024, Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin announced the most comprehensive environmental sustainability initiative in UW–Madison’s history.
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 …
A deeper look into the staff who manage the 300-acre Lakeshore Nature Preserve—and the history and future of the Preserve. In May of 2023, UW–Madison published the final draft of a Master Plan for the Lakeshore Nature Preserve, the first since 2006. The plan proposes an ambitious, wide-ranging vision for the Preserve as a site …
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 …