Green Office Interns Train Campus Partners in Sustainable Office Practices
For many entities on the UW-Madison campus—from departments and libraries to small offices—sustainability is high on the list of organizational goals. “Greening” a working space can save money, decrease environmental impact, and even make it …
October 9, 2017Jodi Krause Leads UW–Madison Division of Housing Toward Sustainable Cleaning
Nearly six years ago, when the UW–Madison Division of Housing made the decision to implement a new cleaning product in residence halls and dining halls on campus, Jodi Krause was at the forefront of the …
October 9, 2017ASM Sustainability Committee Chair Looks to Make Green Living the New Normal
Leah Johnson didn’t have cable TV until her freshman year of high school. Even after the box arrived, her parents enforced a one-hour-per-day rule for screentime. As she puts it, “They weren’t huge fans of …
October 9, 2017Office of Sustainability Launches 2017-2018 Green Fund
Pursuing sustainability at an institution like UW-Madison means the opportunity to make an impact on a large scale. What better place to work on green infrastructure and behavioral change than a thriving campus of nearly …
September 18, 2017The Fourth Annual Sustain-A-Bash: Better Living through Milkshakes, Activities, and Holistic Sustainability
University Housing will host its fourth annual Sustain-A-Bash on Thursday, September 28th from 12:00 pm to 3:00pm at the Gordon Dining and Event Center lawn. Breana Nehls, the Residence Hall Facilities Sustainability and Communications Coordinator, …
September 18, 2017The Bioneers Are Coming!
What’s a Bioneer? Would you recognize one if you saw it? Select the true statements: A. Bioneer = biology + pioneer B. The term Bioneer is older than most UW sophomores and juniors C. Bioneers are innovators D. …
September 18, 2017Campus historian preserves over 24 years of environmental management activities
Since Daniel Einstein started working at UW-Madison over 24 years ago, he has worked tirelessly to archive the history of environmental management activities on campus. As the current Historic and Cultural Resources Manager, he uses …
August 13, 2017Wisconsin Cleantech Network forum highlights green startups at the UW
“Cleantech” is short for clean technology, a term used to describe products or services that reduce waste and require as few non-renewable resources as possible. The University of Wisconsin–Madison currently provides more than $100 million …
August 13, 2017New expertise in communication comes to the Office of Sustainability
Nathan Jandl started his first day of work on August 7 as the new Office of Sustainability Communications Director. Jandl is actively brainstorming ideas for refreshing the website, building a greater awareness of sustainability initiatives …
August 13, 2017Department Of Energy selects Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center for next-phase funding
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) for an additional five years of funding to develop sustainable alternatives to transportation fuels and products currently derived from petroleum. …
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