Sustainability

Spiders Guide to Sustainable Living

The Office for Sustainability created the Spiders Guide to Sustainable Living as a resource for how to live sustainably on campus and in the greater Richmond community. Learn about how you can make an impact on individual and group levels.Learn More

Sign up for a Sustainability Course

Dozens of courses each semester include units related to sustainability topics. Consider taking one this spring.Learn More

Certify Your Green Room or Apartment

Interested in adopting sustainable living habits? Residential students living on-campus can get their room or apartment Green Room certified through the Green Room Program by completing a quick checklist.Learn More

Submit a Sustainability Idea

Have an idea for improving sustainability on campus? We want to hear it.Learn More

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