University of Wisconsin–Madison
The Office of Sustainability is celebrating the 48th annual Earth Day with a dynamic week of events. And they aren’t doing it alone: several organizations on campus are working together, including the Sustainability Committee of the Associated Students of Madison, the Multicultural Student Center, F.H. King Students for Sustainable Agriculture, Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority Inc., …
When Maria Castillio, a 2017 graduate of UW–Madison and former Office of Sustainability intern, scored the opportunity to take a Semester at Sea (SAS) in 2015, she built a lasting relationship with Nicol Chinchilla from Costa Rica and Sasha Drumm from Michigan. Together, they created UpTica, which is an organization in Costa Rica that aims …
As the end of the semester quickly approaches, the UW–Madison Division of University Housing is asking for volunteers to help residents and their families properly recycle and donate unwanted items. With more than 7,400 students preparing to move out of the university residence halls, it adds up to a lot of items! Each year, University …
A class effort to study the waste stream at Union South illustrates how a lot of student research done on campus has immediate, real-world value.
The Green Office program gives offices of any size the knowledge and resources to become more sustainable, both economically and environmentally. By becoming certified through the program, an office signifies that they have made a tangible and measurable commitment to learning about sustainability, better understanding the impacts of their actions on the greater campus community …
UW Health’s project uses discarded biocaps to highlight the relationship between health care and the environment and raise awareness about hidden waste.
Students in Life Sciences Communications 515 partnered with Union South to reduce contamination in the building’s waste stream. Student teams created social marketing campaigns aimed at improving recycling and composting among Union customers.
by Jill Sakai UW–Madison efforts to reduce housing move-out waste – and give students a real-world opportunity to learn about sustainability – are headed to a national stage this week. by Jill Sakai UW–Madison efforts to reduce housing move-out waste – and give students a real-world opportunity to learn about sustainability – are headed to …
June 28, 2016 | by Madeline Fischer A new summer means a new team of Office of Sustainability interns. From sophomores to seniors, this group of talented undergraduates brings a diverse range of experiences and majors to their efforts to improve campus sustainability. June 28, 2016 | by Madeline Fischer A new summer means a …
June 13, 2016 | by Office of Sustainability staff Summer is nearly here – the season of backyard barbecues, family get-togethers, and late-night campfires. Try these tips to turn your outdoor party into a sustainable soiree. June 13, 2016 | by Office of Sustainability staff Summer is nearly here – the season of backyard barbecues, …