In an era where food waste and sustainability are critical global issues, hope emerges from the halls of education. The University of Wisconsin–Madison, renowned for its commitment to excellence and forward-thinking initiatives, is taking a …
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A Rising Star in Resource Management
Travis Blomberg, the campus resource coordinator for the Office of Sustainability (O.S.), won the Nelson Institute’s Rising Star Alumni Award for 2023. We sat down with Travis to speak about his experience at the Nelson Institute, his journey through multiple educational disciplines and jobs, his most significant initiatives at the O.S., and how students passionate about sustainability might find inspiration in his career.
UW Zero Waste Seeks Campus Feedback on its Strategic Vision
Are you interested in supporting a zero waste campus? The UW Zero Waste Team wants your feedback on the Strategic Vision for Institutional Zero Waste at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
Where are they now? Nina Delgadillo interviews Morgan Barlin
In our “Where Are They Now?” series, current student interns interview former interns about their experience at the Office of Sustainability, and in particular how that experience has helped them since graduation. In the following …
“To instill the spirit of conservation”: A decade with the Office of Sustainability
On the Office of Sustainability’s 11th birthday, looking back to the first decade—and forward to the next. By Marek Makowski Fifteen years ago, the University of Wisconsin–Madison campus was covered in statistics about recycled tons …
Where are they now? Narayani Varanasi interviews Cora Klemme
In our “Where Are They Now?” series, current student interns interview former interns about their experience at the Office of Sustainability, and in particular how that experience has helped them since graduation. In the following …
Post-Landfill Action Network membership offers benefits for UW–Madison community
UW–Madison is a PLAN Member until December 31st, 2023. All UW–Madison students, staff, and faculty are eligible to take advantage of the campus membership offerings. Below, you can learn more about benefits and registration details. …
At the UW–Madison Sustainability Symposium, presenters address “a potential existential crisis”
At the inaugural UW-Madison Sustainability Symposium, Josh Arnold presented a major pilot project that could allow UW–Madison to generate more renewable energy. “Our students, staff, faculty, and alumni—including many in this room—are demanding bold climate …
Campus labs offered opportunity to participate in globally-recognized lab sustainability certification program
UW–Madison campus laboratories can apply to participate in the Lab Certification Program from My Green Lab, a globally recognized leader in laboratory sustainability. The program will be offered for free to the first 10 labs …
Composting trial restarts at UW–Madison
As of August 2022, UW–Madison has relaunched a food waste collection program on a trial-run basis. After receiving tremendous support from the campus community following the cessation of the previous composting program, the UW Zero …