| Longer Warranties Prevent E-Waste WashU Information Technology’s most recent change to Dell computer warranties marks an important step forward in managing the university’s electronic waste and changing campus culture to one of repair and reuse, instead of replacement. More>> |
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| New Solar Surges in Gateway Region This year, despite a global pandemic, St. Louis proved once again that our interest in solar is booming! Surpassing last year’s numbers, the 2020 Grow Solar program will see another 456 KWs of solar added through St. Louis City and County, as well as St. Charles County. More>> |
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| Low Risk, Low Waste Halloween The scariest thing about Halloween isn’t the ghosts. It’s the amount of waste generated from the literal tons of candy we purchase, to the massive amount of decorations. Tackling this consumption problem, earthday365 provides tips for a low-waste holiday. More>> |
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| Climate Summit in Full Swing Featuring an amazing lineup of speakers, the first sessions of the Midwest Climate Summit have been incredibly powerful and inspiring. In addition to upcoming sessions, student-focused content includes a conference, contest, and a career fair. Recordings available. More>> |
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| Virtual Campus Sustainability Tour The Danforth Campus Sustainability Tour, an interactive GIS-based story map, now features 24 stops, starting on the East End. Stops highlight some of the spaces that have been shaped by values of environmental sustainability and human health. More>> |
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| What Lizards Tell Us About Resiliency Scaled survivors of cold nights in south Florida all converged on the same new, lower limit of thermal tolerance. A new study from Arts & Sciences provides a critical piece of information for understanding the impacts of climate change on biodiversity adaptation. More>> |
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| | | E-Waste Recycling & LED Swap Oct 29: WUSM | Nov 5: Danforth, 7:30-10:30a “Anything with a cord” can be recycled at this event. CDs, DVDs, and VHS tapes are also accepted. You can also swap your energy inefficient bulbs for LEDs at no cost! More>> |
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| Upcoming Climate Conversations October 29, 4-5:30p & November 17, 6-7:30p "Environmental Justice" and "Greenwashing" are the topics of upcoming panel discussions hosted by WUCCP, featuring a mix of professionals, professors, and students. More>> |
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| USGBC's GPRO O+M Training November 11, 12, 13 from 1 – 5 pm, online "Green Professional-Operations & Maintenance Essentials" training is ideal for property managers and building staff. Discounted rate available for WashU community. More>> |
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| Free & Spooky Bike Tune-Ups October 30, 8:30a-5p, DUC Edison Courtyard Our annual tune-ups are making a return, except that this time you have to reserve a spot in advance. Make sure to read all the guidelines before scheduling a tune-up! More>> |
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| Annual River des Peres Trash Bash Flexible time & location from October 24-31 Bring your family together to help clean up the rivers and creeks within the River des Peres Watershed! Preregister to select your cleanup site and supplies needed. More>> |
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| Princeton Annual Energy Conference November 13-14, online & free! Student-run energy conference that brings together industry professionals, academics, students, and community spirited about the future of the energy industry. More>> |
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