Washington University in St. Louis is fully committed to being a national leader in sustainability, a core priority that runs through all aspects of our community, our operations, and our work as a leading teaching and research institution. Explore how we are addressing climate change and environmental degradation.

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We’ve invested in significantly reducing our carbon footprint and promoting sustainable practices on our campuses and beyond.

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SPARK

SPARK: Sustainability Leadership Training Program brings together environmentally-minded students to learn and network. It will take place August 16-24 and includes an overnight retreat, guest lectures, volunteer work, and day trips to local organizations.

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Community Supported Agriculture

CSA programs provide a convenient and affordable way for community members to access fresh, healthy and seasonal food while supporting and connecting with local farmers. WashU’s CSA program is managed by HOSCO.

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Circularity Center

Visit the Circularity Center, a space on North Campus that supports WashU’s reuse programs, which include Share Our Stuff, WashU’s annual move-out collection and move-in sales; the WashUReuse online platform; and Office Supply Exchange.

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Sustainability Staff at Neuroscience Research Building

April 18, 2024
Sustainability Staff at Neuroscience Research Building
The newly occupied Jeffrey T. Fort Neuroscience Research Building (NRB) is a state-of-the-art facility for WashU School of Medicine researchers, with many amenities and a team of dedicated staff. As of late March, Alicia Hubert has joined the NRB team as the newly appointed program manager and NRB operations liaison to research labs and green […]

Environmental Justice Work With Metropolitan Congregations United

April 17, 2024
Environmental Justice Work With Metropolitan Congregations United
Environmental Studies’ Impact Internship program places a WashU student with Metropolitan Congregations United (MCU) to support their regional environmental justice work. Impact Intern, Allie Lively, shares a reflection on her semester working with MCU. During my internship with Metropolitan Congregations United (MCU) I noticed how little I initially knew about the environmental justice issues that […]

WashU Installs Two E-mobility Charging Hubs

April 17, 2024
WashU Installs Two E-mobility Charging Hubs
Written by Office of Sustainability student associate, Wissal Boudaoud, Class of 2025 WashU is moving into a new era for e-mobility devices on campus. Gone are the days of scrambling to find an outlet to charge your electric bikes, skateboards, or scooters. Thanks to WashU’s initiatives to support a more sustainable campus, two e-mobility charging […]
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Share Our Stuff (SOS) is WashU’s annual move-out collection drive. This university-wide effort is designed to make it easy for students to donate unwanted items in good condition. We re-circulate items among the WashU community and non-profits servicing the St. Louis area! Join us for the April Commuter Challenge starting MONDAY! This campus-wide challenge celebrates, supports, and encourages the use of sustainable transportation at WashU. It runs from April 15-26 and is part of April’s Active Transportation Month. Eligible forms of commuting include biking, carpooling, vanpooling (med campus only), taking public transit or shuttles, and walking! 🚲🚉🚶‍♂️#washusustain The Office of Sustainability will be collecting eclipse glasses for Astronomers Without Borders' Recycling and Distribution program. You can drop off your glasses at our office on the 2nd floor of Schnuck Pavilion or you can mail them to 1 Brookings Dr, St. Louis, MO 63130, MSC 1113-211200. For more information visit this website: https://astronomerswithoutborders.org/programs/solar-glasses-distribution April is the first of two Active Transportation Months (ATM) at WashU! The goal of ATM is to motivate staff, faculty, and students to try active, low-carbon means of transportation. Check out the events planned for this month (for more details visit our Linktree or our website)! 🚲🛹🚶 #washusustain #smartcommute #washurides On the Danforth Campus, we are celebrating Earth Week the first week of April! Check out the events folks across the university have planned during Earth Week and beyond 🌎❤️. Click the link in bio or our website for more details. #washusustain Garage Sale TMRW from 1:00-5:00pm at WashU's Circularity Center: 700 Rosedale Ave! There is a wide range of items from clothing to furniture to household appliances. The discounted price is $1/lb for students and $2/lb for employees. Marked items will be half off! #washusustain #washucircularity WashU is excited to announce that all six of the local retail dining locations have received Green Dining Alliance certification! Read more about that, our lovely farmers market vendors, and loads of upcoming events in our March newsletter, available at the linktree in our bio. The WUSM Farmers Market is returning outdoors for the Spring Season! 🌷🌻💐 Check out our vendors including Mushroom Dave, HOSCO Farms providing Community Supported Agriculture, Great Harvest Bread, Kakao Chocolate, Tale to Table, Brats of the World, Brew Tulum, & The Dip Dispensary. 🍊🥦🍓🥑🧄🍎 A big congratulations to WGE for winning this year’s Green Cup!