UW Sustainability
UW Sustainability advances the University of Washington's commitment to sustainability.
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- We'll be at UW Tacoma on Wed, Jan 28 for a Sustainability Action Plan Open House. Learn about UW's plan and share your thoughts on sustainability priorities and efforts. sustainability.uw.edu/sustainabili...
- Early bird registration for the 2026 WA & OR Higher Ed Sustainability Conference (WOHESC) ends Dec. 19! Register now to join us on the UW campus March 2-4, 2026: socialenterprisesinc.swoogo.com/WOHESC2026/r...
- Gonzaga University is hiring a Sustainability Program Coordinator: employment.gonzaga.edu/jobs/fxd-pro...
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- Today! Join us this afternoon for the Sustainability Action Plan Open House in the Oak Hall Denny Room. Learn about the current draft of the updated Plan, and talk with staff and faculty who have been involved in its development. sustainability.uw.edu/sustainabili...
- Session proposals for the 2026 WA & OR Higher Ed Sustainability Conference (WOHESC) are due Oct. 17. This conference will be hosted at UW in March 2026. Learn more: sustainability.uw.edu/blog/2025-09...
- There are many ways for new (and returning) students to connect with sustainability during Dawg Daze. Check out a few event highlights on our blog:
- Learn about the current status of the development of UW's new Sustainability Action Plan, and share your thoughts on the current draft: sustainability.uw.edu/blog/2025-08...
- Reposted by UW SustainabilityIt was “win-win” research for shellfish & crop farmers. Then the USDA canceled it. DEOHS faculty Sarah Collier's project helped shellfish farmers find a market for seaweed that smothers their oyster & geoduck harvests by testing it as fertilizer. @uwnews.uw.edu deohs.washington.edu/hsm-blog/vid...
- Reposted by UW SustainabilityCement is the 2nd most-used material on Earth after water and is one of the biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. Could Seaweed-infused cement help reduce concrete’s carbon footprint? bit.ly/4lGOR4U
- Relive some of this year's best Earth Week events with this look back from one of the students on the Earth Day planning committee: sustainability.uw.edu/blog/2025-06...
- Moving out of the residence halls? Donate your unwanted but still usable items at SCRAM stations! Donations go to local non-profits and UW groups. Learn more: sustainability.uw.edu/blog/scram
- The Daily talked with Liz Gignilliat, manager of UW Recycling, about the state's new Recycling Reform Act.
- Congratulations to the 2025 Husky Sustainability Award winners! These individuals and groups have been recognized for their strong contributions to sustainability at the University of Washington. Find out about the winners and their impact: sustainability.uw.edu/awards/2025
- Join us on June 6 for a virtual update on the University of Washington's Sustainability Action Plan (SAP) development. The presentation will include an overview of our current progress and insights from the engagement with students, faculty and staff.
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- Campus artists utilized waste to create thoughtful and delightful pieces in UW Recycling’s 6th annual contest. Each of the art pieces represent an artist re-contextualizing their waste into a new form. Learn more about all the winners on our blog:
- Earth Day is April 22, and there are related events happening through the month across the UW. See our full Earth Month events calendar here: sustainability.uw.edu/earth-day-20...
- Dr. Yona Sipos with @uwfsnh.bsky.social discussed sustainability in our food systems with The Whole U: thewholeu.uw.edu/2025/03/19/w...
- Save the date for this April 17 lecture on "Oceans, climate and health: The cholera model" hosted by @uwdeohs.bsky.social. Full details: deohs.washington.edu/omenn-lecture
- SAVE THE DATE: April 17 We're honored to welcome groundbreaking scientific leader Dr. Rita Colwell as our speaker for the annual Omenn Lecture in #EnvironmentalHealth. Infectious disease expert, first female director of the NSF, and @uofwa.bsky.social PhD alum!
- Submissions for UW Recycling's 2025 Trash Art Contest are due on March 28! The contest is open to all UW students, faculty and staff. Create an art piece from items normally thought of as waste or a literary piece about waste and sustainability: sustainability.uw.edu/blog/2025-tr...
- UW undergraduate students can apply for the opportunity to be part of a two-week program in Chile this summer. Applications due Friday, March 7: sustainability.uw.edu/blog/2025-03...
- UW Recycling's 2025 Trash Art Contest is open! Participants must create an art piece from items normally thought of as waste or a literary piece about waste and sustainability. This contest is open to all UW students, faculty and staff. Learn more and see past winners at the linked blog post.
- The 2025 WA & OR Higher Ed Sustainability Conference (WOHESC) will be March 5-7 hosted by Portland Community College. Join sustainability professionals from across our region for discussion and collaboration. Get 30% off registration here: socialenterprisesinc.swoogo.com/WOHESC2025/b...
- The UW's Founders Hall is one of highlighted LEED buildings by the U.S. Green Building Council in this story about WA state's sustainable buildings: www.usgbc.org/articles/was... @uofwa.bsky.social @uwfosterschool.bsky.social
- Reposted by UW Sustainability@UW undergrads: Ready to make an impact? 🌍 The EarthLab Summer Internship Program is a 9-week paid internship tackling climate + social justice challenges thru hands-on projects, mentorship + peer learning. @nwcasc.bsky.social is a partnering organization! 📅 Apply by 2/6! 👉 bit.ly/ELIntern25
