- The Hillside Environmental Education Park (HEEP) in morning fog.
- Conserve energy & water in your residence hall during UConn's annual EcoMadness competition!
Sustainability News
Connecticut plan lays options for reaching zero-carbon power by 2040 (January 13, 2021)
Bury Christmas, And a Happy New Use: Repurposing Christmas Trees to Prevent Coastal Erosion (Dec 22, 2020)
Statistician studies effects of weather and air pollution in transmission of COVID-19 (Dec 3, 2020)
UConn to Turn Over Bus Operations to WRTD; Plan Saves Money, Promotes Use of Electric Buses (Oct 28, 2020)
Campus Welcomes a New Garden to Foster Connection in Memory of the Late ‘Swing Tree’ (Oct 15, 2020)
Walk with Me – A Podcast Series to Elevate BIPOC Voices in the Outdoors (Oct 6, 2020)
Op-Ed: American Environmentalism’s Racist Roots Have Shaped Global Thinking About Conservation (Sept 14, 2020)
UConn Now a Platinum and Green University (June 4, 2020)
Blog Posts
- Latinx Heritage MonthAuthor’s note: During Latinx Heritage Month celebrations, we acknowledge that many non-white Latinxs do not identify with the notion of Latinidad, defined as the collection of attributes and experiences shared by members of the Latin American identity. Many Black and Indigenous members of the community reject a unified notion of Latinidad because it ignores the violent, […]
- Sustainable BeautyEditor’s Note: During these times of uncertainty, finding ways to proactively care for ourselves and our surroundings can have a grounding effect. However, we must recognize that having this opportunity is a sign of our privilege. I encourage you to take a moment to appreciate the labor of essential workers. Eco-conscious consumerism may seem like […]
- Considering Sustainability During the COVID-19 PandemicBy Lauren Pawlowski Personal, financial, and health requirements may prevent you from being your most environmentally-friendly self right now, but there are still small steps you can take each day to support a more sustainable lifestyle during the COVID-19 pandemic. Health and safety is of utmost importance at this time, but if you have the […]
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