University of Wisconsin–Madison
Have you ever had questions like “Does plastic cutlery go in the recycling?” or “Are greasy pizza boxes recyclable?” So have we. That’s why we created the Zero Waste Compass — a tool to help you find the right way to dispose of common items on campus. Recycling can be confusing; the Zero Waste Compass …
This article is a contribution by Kim Wahl, who is a lecturer for the Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies and the Office of Sustainability. As part of University of Wisconsin–Madison’s comprehensive environmental sustainability initiative and goals, sustainability opportunities have continued to grow across campus. These opportunities include a sustainability internship program, a corporate sustainability internship program, …
“The experience of disability is wide, and deep, and sprawling, and can look like a lot of different things … it’s important for us to have that space to share with the community,” said Rebekah Taussig, the author of “Sitting Pretty: The View from my Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body,” which was the 2024 Go Big …
This article, by Talia Bartosch, is part of a series highlighting members of the Office of Sustainability’s Experts Database. In a collaboration with instructor Hannah Monroe’s course, LSC 561: Writing Science for the Public, students interviewed campus sustainability experts and produced short feature stories. A new study finds that those with a higher income receive …
As a University of Wisconsin–Madison student, fall semester is always exciting, with classes beginning, colors changing, and Madison becoming more lively than ever. Throughout the fall, UW–Madison as well as non-UW organizations host many fun outdoor activities and events before the infamous Wisconsin winter. As an intern at the Office of Sustainability, I’d like to …
By Chandler Wells In our “Where Are They Now?” series, current student interns interview former interns about their experience at the Office of Sustainability, particularly how that experience has helped them since graduation. In the following entry, Chandler Wells relates her conversation with Nina Delgadillo. During the Water @ UW Conference in the Spring of …
Indoor green spaces play a vital role in supporting the health and well-being of students, faculty, and staff on college campuses by reducing stress and anxiety and promoting a sense of calm and connection. Indoor plants purify the air, increase oxygen levels, improve cognitive ability, and reduce the risk of respiratory issues. The following indoor …
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 …
The Social Sustainability Coalition (SSC), composed of interns within the Office of Sustainability, saw a successful fall semester, hosting both the “Perspectives on Indigenous Land Acknowledgements” panel discussion and the “Access to the Environment” informational event. Both events delved into social justice and equity through expert discussion and a built learning environment. These events continued …
This article, by Molly Aslin, is part of a series highlighting members of the Office of Sustainability’s Experts Database. In a collaboration with instructor Madeline Fisher’s course, LSC 561: Writing Science for the Public, students interviewed campus sustainability experts and produced short feature stories. Professor Paul Wilson, who is the Grainger Professor of Nuclear Engineering …