There are dozens of student groups dedicated to sustainability and the environment at the University of Washington. We have compiled a list of active groups and contact information below. To add your group to our page, email sustainability@uw.edu.

Featured groups

Campus Sustainability Fund

Grant program working for justice-centered sustainability.

UW Farm

Opportunities for hands-on agricultural learning at UW.

Student food co-op

The ASUW Food Co-op promotes food justice and access.

SEED

Sustainability club for students living in residence halls.

UW Solar

Students working to increase and promote solar power at UW.

SER UW

Volunteer with the Society for Ecological Restoration.

Full list of sustainability student groups

Below is a list of active environment or sustainability related student groups at the University of Washington. For information on non-environmentally related student groups, see the RSO directory.

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Bean Basket

Serving the UW community by selling ethical & sustainable bulk foods at low cost.

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Beautify UW

Picking up trash is the least we can do. We implore you to dedicate 30 minutes every week to beautify with us.

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Bird Friendly UW

Our project aims to raise awareness across the University of Washington, Seattle campus about the loss of birds due to collisions with glass and lit surfaces while being committed to including underrepresented communities. 

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Bioengineers without Borders

BWB aims to develop low cost, reliable, and rigorous medical technologies such as therapies, diagnostic tools, and health monitoring systems aimed at serving those in low resource areas.

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Dirty Dozen Farm Club

A student organization associated with and interested in the health and community of the UW Farm, and a space for students interested in gardening, urban agriculture and food systems in general to come together and share ideas about these topics and take action in these fields. 

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Environmental Law Society

It is the purpose of the Environmental Law Society to enhance its members' awareness of environmental issues, develop experience with environmental law and practice, and build connections to the relevant legal community.

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Environmental Policy Student Association

Dedicated to centering justice and intersectionality at the foundation of environmental policy. EPSA empowers UW undergrads through knowledge sharing and professional development by connecting peers with one another and to experts in the field.

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Engineers Without Borders

To help disadvantaged communities improve their quality of life through the implementation of environmentally and economically sustainable engineering solutions.

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Global Medical Brigades at UW

Our mission is to empower volunteers to facilitate sustainability solutions in under-resourced communities.

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Global Renewable Infrastructure Development

Working to help communities achieve the equitable implementation of solar power.

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Green Evans

Connect graduate students interested in environmental issues within the Evans School and across campus, and increase all Evans School students’ knowledge of environmental issues through events, panel discussions and social activities.

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Green Greek Representative Program

Our mission is to foster a collaborative environment dedicated to promoting sustainable action in the community through student-led consulting, leadership, and events. This program is run entirely by students and aims to make the UW Greek Community a more sustainable place.

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HuskyADAPT

Our unique community aims to initiate conversations regarding accessibility and ignite change through engineering design.

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Institutional Climate Action UW Chapter

ICA is a climate justice divestment coalition of Washington State higher education institutions organizing for divestment from fossil fuel companies.

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Net Impact

Net Impact UW is a sustainable business club, aiming to inspire environmental action and increase awareness through education, activism, and career development.

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Partners in Health Engage of UW

Partners In Health Engage (PIHE) is building the right to health movement by recruiting and empowering teams of dedicated volunteer community organizers. 

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Project IF

Project IF is an indoor farming organization aimed at spreading awareness to sustainable alternatives to traditional, soil-based agriculture. We have our own hydroponics farm and harvest over 50 lettuce plants a week. We hope to allow students to get hands-on experience with different farming technologies and learn the process of creating your own indoor farm. 

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Re-Think

We are a team of students advocating for sustainable consumer behavior. ReThink is a Foster Business School RSO.

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Society for Ecological Restoration - UW Chapter

Our mission is to bring together students at the University of Washington with a common interest in the science and practice of ecological restoration, and a common goal to restore and sustain the biodiversity of our beautiful campus.

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SER Native Plant Nursery

The SER-UW Native Plant Nursery is a student-led operation that houses several thousand individual plants and nearly one hundred different species native to the Puget Sound.

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Solar Decathlon

A competition-based organization at the University of Washington that aims to design and build a net-zero energy home.

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Student Environmental Health Association

To promote awareness of the far-reaching impacts of the environment on human health and create networking opportunities for the members in the professional field of environmental health.

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Students of Color for Public Health

SCPH's goal is to create a space for students of color who are passionate about public health and help them gain resources, experiences, and support. Whether or not you are in the major, connect with others who are interested in public health, social justice, and community engagement.

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ASUW Student Food Cooperative

A group of students concerned about the environmental, social, economic, and health impacts of our agro-food system.

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Students Expressing Environmental Dedication (SEED)

SEED encourages sustainably sound practices in the residence halls and serves to raise awareness about sustainability issues that affect the residential community.

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United Nations Association UW Chapter

We are dedicated to educating, inspiring, and mobilizing students to support the principles and vital work of the United Nations and strengthen the UN system. We advocate for the United Nations, stand up for human rights, and learn about the best practices to meet the UN's sustainability goals.

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UW Bothell Alliance for Sustainability

Let’s spread awareness on the problems our environment faces today and the solutions to save our future.

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UW Solar

Interdisciplinary team of students at the University of Washington working toward the development of solar installations.

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WashPIRG

The UW’s premier student public interest activism group since 1976.

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Viable Veganism

VVUW is a group of vegan and nonvegan students working to promote veganism and advocate for increased veganism on campus. We believe education is the key to positive and sustainable change

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