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What You Can Do

Top-Down versus Bottom-Up: Two Approaches to Sustainability

Posted on July 3, 2018

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 …

Posted in News, People, StaffTagged Academics, Business, Climate, Community Engagement, Energy, Office of Sustainability, Operations, Recycling, Staff, Students, What You Can Do

5 Ways to Have A Greener Winter

Posted on October 30, 2017

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 …

Posted in NewsTagged Education, Technology, Transportation, Waste, What You Can Do

Volunteers needed for Housing move-out recycling

Posted on April 25, 2017

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 …

Posted in NewsTagged Campus Life, Housing, Recycling, Waste, What You Can Do

Five UW–Madison offices achieve Green Office certification

Posted on April 11, 2017

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 …

Posted in NewsTagged Campus Life, Economy, Office of Sustainability, Recycling, Staff, Waste, What You Can Do

9 ways to make sustainability part of your college experience

Posted on August 30, 2016

When you say Wisconsin… do you think sustainability? Maybe not. But sustainability touches every part of campus life.

Posted in NewsTagged Academics, Campus Life, Office of Sustainability, Students, What You Can Do

Refill, rehydrate, reduce waste!

Posted on August 30, 2016

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 …

Posted in NewsTagged Housing, Students, Waste, Water, What You Can Do

Buy used rather than new

Posted on August 19, 2016

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 …

Posted in NewsTagged Campus Life, What You Can Do

5 tips for a more sustainable backyard party

Posted on June 13, 2016

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 …

Posted in NewsTagged Food, Office of Sustainability, Recycling, Waste, What You Can Do

Guide to farmers’ markets in Madison

Posted on May 6, 2016

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 …

Posted in NewsTagged Food, Resources, What You Can Do

7 tips to improve your personal well-being

Posted on March 21, 2016

March 22, 2016 | by Sarah Olson Spring has sprung, and busy like bees we fly around from meeting to meeting, email to email, morning to night. But without a moment to rest and restore ourselves, …

Posted in NewsTagged Campus Life, Health, Office of Sustainability, What You Can Do
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