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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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2025 Trash Art Contest winners

Contest entries repurposed waste into thoughtful art.
Apr 15, 2025

Share your "Message to the Future"

Mar 19, 2025
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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.
Jan 01, 2025
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A sustainable world
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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. 

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