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The University of Washington recently held two Community Kickoff events to launch the development of an updated Sustainability Action Plan for the UW tri-campus. The events, one in-person and one online, brought together faculty, staff, students, and external partners to help shape UW's sustainability vision for 2050.

The University’s first Sustainability Action Plan was published in 2020 and includes ten key targets ranging from engagement and research to emissions reduction and waste management. While progress has been made in several areas, the...

Huskies for Equitable Sustainability (HuES) was launched this Fall by UW Sustainability to provide opportunities for UW students to engage in intersectional sustainability efforts on campus. The monthly meetings are open to all UW students across the tri-campus, and provide an inclusive space to learn about sustainability initiatives and inform UW Sustainability's goals.  Meetings are held both in-person and over zoom, and recorded for later viewing to provide opportunities for as many students as possible to connect.

UW Medicine was recently featured on the "Knowledge on the Go" podcast hosted by Vizient.

The podcast episode features Louise Simpson, UW Medicine Hospitals Associate Vice President for Clinical Integration; Gabriella Henkels, Sustainability and Waste Manager at Harborview Medical Center; and Tara Biss, Value Analysis Portfolio Manager, UW Medicine Supply Chain.

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Hello! I am a fourth-year student majoring in environmental studies and minoring in law and justice at the University of Washington in Seattle. I am originally from the Los Angeles area in California, but desired a cooler, more green space which led me to the PNW. I have taken a special interest in social sustainability over my academic career with the intention of making people a main component of the environmental narrative.

As the Collaborations Intern, I'll be working to create more connections with UW Sustainability and other groups on campus, especially student groups and RSOs...

Hi everyone! I’m Lee Hardisty (they/them), and I’m excited to join UW Sustainability as student graphic designer. I’m a junior Visual Communication Design major with a minor in Urban Ecological Design, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to do work with the intersection of my interests! Furthering human-focused, equitable sustainability has always been a cause I’ve been passionate about. I’m also the Design and Illustrations Editor for the Daily at UW, and a lot of my practical design experience comes from the newsroom. Other than that, I’ve been an instructor and lecturer for the...

UW Recycling has an opening for a  Zero Waste Program Coordinator will perform work using knowledge and experience specific to customer service and sustainable waste management. The position’s focus will be on implementing waste reduction initiatives as well as assisting in the development and the dissemination of information relevant to programs UW Recycling promotes.

The role includes working on events and outreach, serving as liason with student groups, developing educational material, supporting campus waste reduction...

Fans attending Husky events at Alaska Airlines Arena this season will notice a new sustainability effort, with all soft drinks being served in reusable cups.

The initiative is a partnership with PepsiCo, Bold Reuse, and Aramark Sports + Entertainment, and will be in place for Husky basketball, volleyball, and gymnastics events throughout the 2024-2025 season.

All PepsiCo beverages will be served in the durable, reusable cups. After enjoying their drinks, fans can return their cups to designated collection bins located throughout the arena. Bold Reuse will collect, clean,...

Hello everyone! My name is Elena Hamblin, and I’m thrilled to join UW Sustainability as the Outreach and Events Intern! Born and raised in Seattle, I’m a senior double majoring in Political Science and International Studies, bringing a deep passion to intersectional sustainability. My previous experience as a NextGen Climate Equity Intern at the King County Department of Natural Resources allowed me to dive into community-centered climate action, helping implement the county’s strategic climate action plan.

At UW Sustainability, I'll be working with the...

UW Recycling answers 10 common recycling myths that pop up on campus.

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We've all had those moments - holding an item over the recycling bin and trying to decide where it goes. Should it go in recycling? Compost? Landfill?

Here are five tips from UW Recycling to help you recycle properly on the Seattle campus.

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