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UW earns sustainability recognition

The University of Washington is among the national leaders in higher education sustainability, as recently recognized by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (...

Learn about the Sustainability Action Plan, Oct. 22

Join the UW Sustainability office to learn more about the UW's new Sustainability Action Plan and how you can get involved with sustainability efforts on our campuses!

We're hosting this...

Read the UW's Sustainability Action Plan

The University of Washington has finalized its new Sustainability Action Plan, which will guide the university’s efforts during the next five years.

The Sustainability Action Plan includes...

UW Medicine hospitals win Environmental Excellence awards

Harborview Medical Center received a 2020 Top 25 Environmental Excellence Award from Practice Greenhealth. The Top 25 Award recognizes hospitals who are leading the industry with innovation in...

See the feedback on the UW’s draft Sustainability Action Plan

Feedback from the University of Washington community on the UW’s draft Sustainability Strategy and proposed actions has been published.

The draft Sustainability Strategy was released on...

Sustainability Strategy input deadline extended to May 22

The University of Washington has released a draft Sustainability Strategy to guide institutional initiatives over the next five years. The Strategy proposes measurable targets and actions across...

Join "One Planet, all voices"

A student coalition including students affiliated with the Ethnic Cultural Center, Sustainability Credit Coalition, Campus Sustainability Fund, School of Social Work, and Program on the...

2020 Husky Green Award winners announced

The University of Washington has announced the 10 winners of the 2020 Husky Green Awards, as well as one Husky Green Legacy Award honoree. 

This year's winners include students, faculty,...

UW announces new Sustainability Strategy

The University of Washington today released the draft of a new Sustainability Strategy that will guide university actions across a broad spectrum of sustainability policy for the next five years...