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Celebrate Earth Month in April at UChicago
A line-up of events and activities celebrating Earth Month on the UChicago campus.
US DOE highlights UChicago Rheaply
The US Department of Energy highlighted the UChicago Rheaply online sharing economy platform as an exemplary implementation solution to reduce landfilled waste.
Tackling onsite plastic generation at Chicago Booth
A movement away from plastics for water delivery has taken hold over the past five years with the support of Chicago Booth deans and facilities leadership.
Student-led platform aims to spark climate dialogue on campus
The UChicago Sustainability Dialogue, a new student-run platform started by Booth student Paul Salach and Harris student Emmanuel Mayani, will feature insights on a variety of climate topics from students across the University.
UChicago launches new major in Climate and Sustainable Growth with unparalleled cross-cutting approach
The new undergraduate major, which will accept students in the fall of 2025, is the first application of the Chicago Curriculum on Climate and Sustainable Growth, a pioneering new curriculum that examines the climate and growth challenge using a 360-degree approach.
COP29 provides UChicago students with unique perspective on climate change and policy
Twenty-five UChicago students recently attended the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference—better known as COP29, traveling to Baku, Azerbaijan to hear panel discussions, explore topics with their peers, and network with leaders from government, industry and NGOs.
2024 Shut the Sash newsletter
Students in EFCampus highlight contest standings, updates, and green labs resources related to the energy savings behavioral campaign to shut sashes on chemical fume hoods in laboratories. Learn how campus data can enhance aspects of environmental sustainability on campus.
Free Student Book Corner in Harper Memorial Library
Got Hume? A new project in the Main Reading Room promotes sustainability by welcoming students to donate and take books from the Harper Free Student Book Corner.
This Giving Tuesday support Botany Pond
This Giving Tuesday support Botany Pond by donating to the Office of Sustainability.
Winners announced for the ENERGY STAR 2024 Battle of the Buildings energy and water conservation competition
Two residence halls have won the Battle of the Buildings. Burton-Judson Courts achieved an impressive 18.5% reduction in water usage relative to their own baseline average over the two weeks of the competition. The other winner, Renee Granville-Grossman, led the reduction of energy usage with an 8% decrease relative to their own baseline average.