At the University of Washington, sustainability is in our nature. The UW is recognized as a national leader for its deep commitment to sustainability on our campuses and in the community. Learn more about the university's sustainability efforts here.

Sustainability topics

Energy

Learn how we are working to make our campus more energy efficient.

 

Greenhouse Gas

Find out how UW is working toward being Fossil Fuel Free by 2035.

 

Buildings

Learn how UW's Green Building Standard sets sustainability requirements.

 

Commuting

Discover how UW supports the 83% of campus commuters who travel in ways other than driving alone.

 

Waste

The UW goal is to reduce our total amount of solid waste by 10%. Learn what we're doing.

 

Water

See why we're undertaking an audit to gain a full picture of how UW uses water.

 

Air Travel

Find out how we are exploring ways to make it easier for people to reduce work-related air travel.

 

Food

Check out information on our food systems, including how UW Dining sources local and organic food.

 

Data

See the numbers around our sustainability performance.

 

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UW Bothell campus

UW Bothell

Learn about UW Bothell's sustainability efforts.
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UW Tacoma campus

UW Tacoma

Learn about UW Tacoma's sustainability work.
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Sustainability Action Plan

The UW's Sustainability Action Plan lays out targets and directs our sustainability actions.
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Maps

Find sustainability features on all three UW campuses, as well as historical information.
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