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Winners Announced for the Spring ENERGY STAR® 2025 Battle of the Buildings Energy and Water Conservation Competition
The University of Chicago residence hall Burton-Judson Courts has won the Spring ENERGY STAR® 2025 Battle of the Buildings competition to conserve energy and water in residential housing that took place April 15–30 to celebrate Earth Month. The awards plaques have been made by students and staff from reclaimed Sugar Leaf Maple sourced on campus.
Collaboration powers green initiatives
Chicago Booth has heeded the call to improve campus sustainability by forming a dedicated committee that’s driving change through projects on energy efficiency, zero waste, and more—with dozens of other green initiatives in the pipeline.
This Earth Month explore green dining on campus
Across campus, UChicago Dining has made strides to embrace eco-conscious menus with eco-business principles. Find out why Café Logan and Arley D. Cathey Dining Commons earned 3 out of 4 stars from the Green Restaurant Association.
New campus maps series includes garden and sustainability tours
A new campus maps series features tools that enhance navigation, show must-see spots, and help users feel more connected to campus.
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.