Shared knowledge and training, behavior change, and engagement from all corners of campus are essential in creating a culture of campus sustainability.
How We're Getting There
UW–Madison uses the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) to assess progress and use established metrics to ensure that sustainability efforts are reaching all corners of campus. STARS is a comprehensive sustainability rating system for colleges and universities that addresses the environmental, social and economic dimensions of sustainability.
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How You Can Get Involved
- Learn about Bee Campus and Fair Trade
- Join the Community of Practice
- Collaborate with the Office of Sustainability
- Apply for the campus or corporate sustainability intern programs
- Listen to the SustainUW Podcast
- Navigate with the Campus Sustainability Map
- Join a sustainability-related student organization
Related Resources
- https://sustainability.wisc.edu/chancellor-announces-sustainability-working-group/
- https://sustainability.wisc.edu/reach-for-the-stars/
- https://sustainability.wisc.edu/uw-madison-merits-silver-rating-in-first-sustainability-assessment/
- https://sustainability.wisc.edu/uw-madison-earns-second-silver-rating-in-campus-sustainability-assessment/
Progress to STARS Gold
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