UW–Madison is participating in the Focus on Energy Higher Education Kit Challenge, encouraging eligible students and employees to claim a free home energy-saving kit using the code “HE-UWMD” by 10/31/23.
What You Can Do
Top-Down versus Bottom-Up: Two Approaches to Sustainability
This guest article was written by Jason Gallup, Student Programs Director at the Office of Sustainability. The window for avoiding the catastrophic effects of environmental degradation is small. As a society, we are now well …
5 Ways to Have A Greener Winter
As the temperature becomes brisk and snow begins to appear on the weather forecasts, there’s plenty of simple ways to sustainably prepare for the change in season, from putting on a sweater to bringing out …
Volunteers needed for Housing move-out recycling
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 …
Five UW–Madison offices achieve Green Office certification
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 …
9 ways to make sustainability part of your college experience
When you say Wisconsin… do you think sustainability? Maybe not. But sustainability touches every part of campus life.
Refill, rehydrate, reduce waste!
Every new Badger moving into a UW–Madison residence hall this fall received a high-quality reusable bottle to reduce the waste associated with bottled water. We’re so happy to partner with University Housing and their commitment …
Buy used rather than new
When you buy used rather than new, you reduce your environmental impact in two big ways: keeping usable items out of the landfill AND reducing the demand for creation of new products. It also saves …
5 tips for a more sustainable backyard party
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 …
Guide to farmers’ markets in Madison
While the Dane County Farmers’ Market on Capitol Square is widely known, there are local markets every day of the week across the county. Explore what’s in season, when, where to find it, and how …