Tag: Christina Treacy

At UW–Madison Earth Fest, Thousands Come Together to Celebrate the Planet — and Ensure Its Future

Community events, lectures by renowned climate experts, and a major announcement of new sustainability hires highlighted the week of programming hosted by the Nelson Institute and Office of Sustainability.

2024 Bucky’s Award for Conservation and Sustainability Goes to Food Recovery Network

With a plethora of dining halls, badger markets, restaurants, and catered events, surplus food is a common occurrence at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. However, rather than reaching food-insecure students, this excess often finds its way into the trash. Enter the UW–Madison Chapter of Food Recovery Network (FRN), an organization whose mission is to minimize food …