the UW Sustainability blog
This Earth Day, learn how the UW is working toward decarbonization and what progress we've made.
Join a virtual discussion on the UW's efforts to decarbonize the energy system of our Seattle campus on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:30-11:30 a.m. via Zoom. Registration is required.
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is hiring four Solid Waste Policy, Planning and Outreach gradute interns. These paid positions will be working with SPU staff to support recycling and composting outreach for Seattle businesses and households, policy and planning activities, and program evaluation.
The UW's Molecular Engineering and Sciences Building (MolES) incorporates innovative strategies for energy savings and sustainability. Reducing the number of air changes by 40% lightens the load on the mechanical systems that serve technically challenging laboratories, while operable office windows and solar chimneys are part of a more "organic" approach to heating and cooling.
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UW Sustainability is working with undergraduate student Julie Shafer on a capstone project around water bottle refill stations on campus. This project will help understand campus water use, access to refill stations and perceptions around using the water stations.
Huskies for Equitable Sustainability (HuES) is a student-based program by UW Sustainability to connect students with sustainability projects that have an impact on campus, as well as a forum to connect and learn more about sustainability.
The Washington State Recycling Association (WSRA), a statewide nonprofit committed to promoting and advancing waste reduction practices and policies in the Northwest and beyond, is now accepting applications for a scholarship to attend its annual conference. The conference will be May 4-7, 2026, at the Tulalip Resort Casino in Marysville.
The University of Washington was given a Gold-level Bicycle Friendly University award by the League of American Bicyclists in recognition of the UW's achievements in promoting and enabling safe, accessible bicycling on campus.
The University of Washington will host the 2026 Washington & Oregon Higher Education Sustainability Conference (WOHESC) on the Seattle campus March 2-4, 2026.
UW Sustainability is looking for an undergraduate student sustainability intern. This is a part-time position (12 hours per week) for a current student, paying $23/hour. The intern will work closely with the UW Sustainability team to plan and develop outreach and engagement opportunities, develop and maintain partnerships with RSOs and organizations on campus, organize and coordinate events, and assist with sustainability projects on campus. This position will be for the 2025-2026 academic year, starting in Fall quarter, and will be a mix of remote and in-person work.
The Washington & Oregon Higher Education Sustainability Conference (WOHESC) will be hosted by the University of Washington on March 2-4, 2026. The conference is now accepting proposals for program content, speakers and sessions.
The 2026 conference theme is "Still, We Rise: Intergenerational Leadership for a Sustainable Future." Proposals will be accepted until October 17, 2025. See the details below or as a PDF.