June 3, 2014 | by Jill Sakai Traversing the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus while consulting iPads and smartphones, the students in Cathy Middlecamp’s introductory environmental studies course could have been mistaken for anyone checking social …
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Climate Quest will use design thinking to develop climate change solutions
Climate Quest, a community-wide climate solutions challenge, is sponsoring a design-thinking workshop to help applicants grow the seeds of ideas into practical, high-impact climate change solutions.
Envisioning the future of the Yahara Watershed
May 20, 2014 | by Jenny Seifert Working toward sustainability requires weighing complex decisions based on anticipated long-term outcomes. When faced with uncertain future climate conditions, how can cities approach this process in an effective …
Students conduct residence hall trash audit
May 20, 2014 | by Sarah Olson A group of University of Wisconsin–Madison students found in a trash audit this spring 38.7 percent of materials in three residence halls’ trash bins could have been recycled.
New undergraduate Sustainability Certificate launching
May 14, 2014 | by Jill Sakai A new certificate in sustainability will be available to undergraduates at the University of Wisconsin-Madison beginning this fall. The Sustainability Certificate, offered through the Nelson Institute for Environmental …
Climate Quest will use design thinking to develop climate change solutions
May 6, 2014 | by Jill Sakai Climate Quest, a community-wide climate solutions challenge, is sponsoring a design-thinking workshop to help applicants grow the seeds of ideas into practical, high-impact climate change solutions.
Sustainability capstone class reports on current and future campus energy use
May 6, 2014 | by Jill Sakai The first offering of the Sustainability in Practice capstone class culminated in student presentations of research on campus energy use on April 30.
University Housing announces receipt reduction survey results
May 6, 2104 | by Sarah Olson A University Housing receipt reduction survey found 62 percent of dining hall services customers are interested in optional receipt printing in University of Wisconsin–Madison dining halls.
UW–Madison Styrofoam reuse and recycling program wins undergraduate research competition
April 29, 2014 | by Jill Sakai A team of University of Wisconsin–Madison undergraduates has won a $90,000 award to expand a novel Styrofoam reuse and recycling program in the Madison area.
Student groups across campus recognized for achievements in sustainability
April 28, 2014 | by Sarah Olson Four groups of University of Wisconsin-Madison students received recognition for their efforts to promote sustainability on campus and around the world last week, including awards received in the …