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 …
What You Can Do
7 tips to improve your personal well-being
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, …
5 solutions for unwanted clothes
March 1, 2016 | by Sarah Olson While trends and seasons change, having a thrifty attitude will always be in style. Donating, trading, and repurposing clothes eliminates landfill waste and reduces resource demands related to clothing.
6 resolutions for a more sustainable year
January 5, 2016 | by Sarah Olson Do you have a sustainability goal this year? Consider these resolutions as you set your sights on a healthier, happier, and less wasteful year.
Unplug to save money
Unplug your TV when not in use Your television draws energy even when you aren’t using it because it must always ready to receive a signal. Turned off and plugged in, an average TV draws 5 watts per …
Journey of UW–Madison recycling
Learn: Sometimes recycling is confusing, especially if an item is made up of multiple materials, like a coffee cup. Learn the journey of UW-Madison recycling. If you’re interested in learning more about recycling on campus, check …
Compost your food waste
Did you know that in 2012 alone, more than 36 million tons of food waste was generated, with only five percent diverted from landfills? Compost your food scraps instead. Compost collection sites are located in Lot …
Use a reusable bottle
Did you know that 40 million plastic water bottles go into the trash everyday where they take up valuable landfill space and leak toxic chemicals? The UW now has a refillable bottle station in almost …
Recycle your e-waste
Did you know that it takes over a million years for a CD to totally breakdown in a landfill? Recycle your CDs, DVDs, flash drives or cords at Union South, Holt Commons, College Library, the …
Cell Phone Recycling
Have you upgraded to the latest technology and have no use for your old phone? You can drop off your old, broken, or dead cell phones and chargers at the following locations: 1) The front …