In February 2024, Chancellor Jennifer L. Mnookin announced a university-wide environmental sustainability initiative centered around five goals: launching the Sustainability Research Hub to accelerate interdisciplinary research and external collaboration; attaining STARS Gold as a framework to drive cross-campus …
Zero Waste
Six Ideas for a Sustainable Move-In
Make your move in more sustainable with these tips! Whether you are living in one of our on-campus residence halls or off-campus, these tips will help you reduce waste and move in sustainably. 1. Plan …
My Green Lab Certification Program Seeks More Early Adopters
Over the last three years, 21 labs on the UW–Madison campus have committed to becoming more sustainable by limiting waste, reducing energy consumption, and using greener chemicals. Through the Office of Sustainability (OS), these labs …
Interactive Story Map Showcases Food Scraps Collection and Composting at UW–Madison
Are you curious about food waste and composting on campus? Maybe you’ve noticed compost collection bins are in some locations around UW, but not everywhere. The University of Wisconsin-Madison has been working on securing sustainable …
UW–Madison deploys AI recycling assistants to support waste reduction goals
The University of Wisconsin–Madison has deployed four state-of-the-art AI recycling assistants called “Oscar Sort” (“Oscars”) across campus, marking an exciting step in the university’s commitment to sustainable operations, education, and research. The Oscars, which use …
From zero waste meals to a dance-filled harvest festival, Sustain-a-Bash shows the vibrancy of sustainability at UW
Late last month, you may have seen UW-Madison’s Bucky the Badger dancing from Library Mall to Gordon Lawn, members of the marching band in tow with trumpets and drums, and students marching with signs that …
6 Ways to Use Food Scraps
According to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, “edible food waste and scraps are the largest contributors to Wisconsin landfills.” While UW–Madison has set a goal to achieve zero waste on campus by 2040, there …
Sustainable tips for a successful move-in
Move in is a busy, exciting time on campus – and a great opportunity to incorporate sustainable practices and contribute to UW–Madison’s Zero Waste goal.
Exploring the Intersection Between Storytelling and Science: From the Office of Sustainability to the Milwaukee Water Commons
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 …
15 Ways Students Can Get Involved with UW–Madison’s New Sustainability Goals
In February 2024, Chancellor Mnookin announced a groundbreaking commitment to sustainability. Mnookin laid out five goals across fields of sustainability that will guide UW–Madison over the next two decades: achieve net-zero emissions by 2048, create …