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Intern Column: Tips for a Sustainable Winter Break
Many students—and some faculty and staff—leave campus during winter break, so our interns have come up with a list of ideas for how to prepare yourself for a sustainable and meaningful time away. Below, Maddie …
How Do You #RecycleRight?
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 …
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 …
Badgers Brave Blustery Weather To Enjoy a Successful Sustain-A-Bash
On a chilly, windy afternoon in late September, a total of 28 student orgs, campus offices and units, and community partners set up tables in a grand circle on Gordon lawn to share their …
Teaching Fellow Teachers About UW’s “Living Model for Sustainability”
“The University of Wisconsin–Madison will be a living model for sustainability, exemplifying values and actions that demonstrate our commitment to stewardship of resources, respect for place and the health and well-being of the broader community, …
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 …