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UW named Gold-level Bicycle Friendly University

The UW was awarded the honor by the League of American Bicyclists.
Dec 12, 2025
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UW earns Zero Waste award

UW won the education & awareness category in the 2025 Campus Race to Zero Waste Case Study Competition.
Oct 08, 2025
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Answers to common composting & recycling questions

UW Recycling has your answers for common questions around waste disposal on the UW campus.
Sep 04, 2025
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Save the date for WOHESC 2026

The Washington & Oregon Higher Education Sustainability Conference (WOHESC) will be hosted by UW on the Seattle campus March 2-4, 2026.
Jul 10, 2025
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2025 Husky Sustainability Award winners

Learn about the students, faculty and staff who were named 2025 Husky Sustainability Award winners.
May 19, 2025
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Diversity commitment

A sustainable world
is an equitable world.

See our statement

Gold rated

 

The UW has earned a STARS Gold rating as a leader in higher ed sustainability. Learn more about what we're doing to address sustainability issues across our campuses. 

What we're doing

Our impact

University-wide effort

Sustainability is part of the fabric of our university, and our actions have a broad impact beyond our campuses. People and groups across the UW are working for a sustainable future. Learn more about sustainability in campus operations, academics and the student experience.

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