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Energy

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

 
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Greenhouse Gas

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

 
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Buildings

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

 
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Commuting

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

 
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Waste

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

 
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Water

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

 
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Air Travel

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

 
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Food

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

 
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Data

See the numbers around our sustainability performance.

 
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