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SCRAM donation station in residence hall

Student can donate unwanted items during move out

UW Recycling's annual SCRAM (Student Cleanup, Recycle and Moveout) event runs June 9-14.
Apr 25, 2025
trash art winner

2025 Trash Art Contest winners

Contest entries repurposed waste into thoughtful art.
Apr 15, 2025

Share your "Message to the Future"

Mar 19, 2025
Population Health Building

UW adopts new Green Building Standard

The UW Green Building Standard ensures that all construction and renovation projects maximize energy and water efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and align with principles of equity, ecological harmony and health & well-being.
Jan 01, 2025
Pepsi reusable cup

UW Athletics introduces reusable cup program

Dec 20, 2024
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Diversity commitment

A sustainable world
is an equitable world.

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Gold rated

 

The UW has earned a STARS Gold rating as a leader in higher ed sustainability. Learn more about what we're doing to address sustainability issues across our campuses. 

What we're doing

Our impact

University-wide effort

Sustainability is part of the fabric of our university, and our actions have a broad impact beyond our campuses. People and groups across the UW are working for a sustainable future. Learn more about sustainability in campus operations, academics and the student experience.

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