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Solar canopy on UW’s biggest parking lot paves way for brighter future

The pilot project was a collaboration between Transportation Services and UW Solar.
February 10, 2026

2026 Campus Race to Zero Waste events

UW Recycling is hosting waste reduction events in February and March.
February 10, 2026
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Huskies for Equitable Sustainability (HuES) students are working to make an impact

February 3, 2026
Pepsi reusable cup

Volunteer and help UW Athletics reduce waste

Volunteer at basketball games with the reusable cup program.
January 30, 2026
Pepsi reusable cup

Volunteer and help UW Athletics reduce waste

Volunteer at basketball games with the reusable cup program.
January 30, 2026
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Submit your nominations for the Husky Sustainability Awards

The awards recognize individuals or teams who have made a positive impact on sustainability at the UW
January 29, 2026

UW named Gold-level Bicycle Friendly University

The UW was awarded the honor by the League of American Bicyclists.
December 12, 2025

Sustainability Action Plan Open House on Oct. 27

Join us for an Open House going over the current draft of the new Sustainability Action Plan on Monday, Oct. 27 at 3-5pm in the Oak Hall Denny Room.
October 20, 2025

UW earns Zero Waste award

UW won the education & awareness category in the 2025 Campus Race to Zero Waste Case Study Competition.
October 8, 2025
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Submit your proposals for WOHESC 2026

September 8, 2025
Recycling bin on UW campus

Answers to common composting & recycling questions

UW Recycling has your answers for common questions around waste disposal on the UW campus.
September 4, 2025

Bike valet for football games

UW Transportation offers a safe and secure bike valet for football home games
September 2, 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.
July 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
SCRAM donation station in residence hall

Students can donate unwanted items during move out

UW Recycling's annual SCRAM (Student Cleanup, Recycle and Moveout) event runs June 9-14.
April 25, 2025
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2025 Trash Art Contest winners

Contest entries repurposed waste into thoughtful art.
April 15, 2025
UW Earth Day 2025

UW Earth Month events

Earth Day is April 22. See the full UW Earth Month calendar for events happening throughout April.
March 31, 2025

Share your "Message to the Future"

March 19, 2025
2024 winning trash art entry of a flying Eagle

2025 UW Trash Art Contest

The submission deadline for the 2025 UW Trash Art Contest is March 28.
March 1, 2025
Population Health Building

UW adopts new Green Building Standard

The UW Green Building Standard ensures that all construction and renovation projects maximize energy and water efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and align with principles of equity, ecological harmony and health & well-being.
January 1, 2025
Pepsi reusable cup

UW Athletics introduces reusable cup program

December 20, 2024
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10 Ways To Practice Sustainability During The Holidays

December 9, 2024
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Join the Sustainability Action Plan 2025 update kickoff events

Register now for the events at Oak Hall's Denny Rom on Nov. 20 or virtual via Zoom on Dec. 3.
October 30, 2024

Huskies for Equitable Sustainability (HuES) monthly student meetings

October 16, 2024
Sustainability @ Dawg Daze

Sustainability @ Dawg Daze 2024

Find Dawg Daze events connecting you with sustainability efforts at UW.
September 20, 2024