Sustainability

Composting is Here!

Learn about how and where to compost.Learn More

Sustainable Solutions Challenge

The 2021 Sustainable Solutions Challenge focuses on the increased quantities of single-use food packaging going to landfill in response to new safety protocols due to the COVID-19 pandemic.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

Submit a Sustainability Idea

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

Altered Office for Sustainability HoursIn accordance with the University's Modified Operating Status, Office for Sustainability staff are working remotely. If you need to get in touch, please contact sustainability@richmond.edu. Learn more about the University's COVID-19 updates here.

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Many environment-related events are happening this week at UR! Make sure you're in the loop: https://t.co/7ozodA0PZc
What a glow up! Today is your last chance to register for a chance to win a Community Garden plot! Go to… https://t.co/NL7P2wV33f
Another Intro to Sustainability Session is happening this Wednesday (3/3) at 7:30 pm! Learn more about sustainabil… https://t.co/vDd6eJLeft
Nothing beats home-grown fruits and vegetables. If you agree, consider registering for the UR Community Garden lott… https://t.co/oYBjVe0QTB
Register for the UR Community Garden lottery! Abby’s Garden located in the Eco-corridor is reopening this spring an… https://t.co/pO1IjLhDbF
#Ecochallenge Day 5: Water is Life Water is everywhere. It's easy to take it for granted when it's easily availab… https://t.co/oRWxJ57uAL
#Ecochallenge Day 4: Feeding Us & The Future Buying locally, eating lower on the food chain, and being conscious… https://t.co/wZ8o8eezXz
Ecochallenge Day 3: Closing the Loop Today, we're all about diverting waste from the landfill, finding new ways to… https://t.co/ojDf58hWtG
RT @URDining: We're hiring ON-CAMPUS STUDENTS! Organic Krush, The Cellar, and HDC currently have job openings. Click here to learn more abo…
#Ecochallenge Day 1: Mindfulness & Harmony We encourage you to explore the practicing #mindfulness or other practi… https://t.co/NfOm5aNvqI
Happening tomorrow! https://t.co/kUCl7KyYfe
The #Ecochallenge officially started! For the Mindfulness and Harmony day, join us at the Wilton Center, behind Can… https://t.co/dqgccYpc3N
Spiders! We're partnering with @RVAEnvFilmFest to offer a virtual screening of Gather, a story of Native American f… https://t.co/D1mGRZkiED
RT @BeAGreenSpider: We partnered with @studyabroadUR for a virtual #Ecochallenge celebrating the culture of India, educating the campus com…
RT @urichmond: Due to the winter weather advisory, the University of Richmond will delay opening on Friday, Feb. 12, until 10 a.m. All clas…
Apply for the Sustainable Solutions Challenge! Students from all majors are invited to apply and pitch their best i… https://t.co/43vx2xvHT3
Learn more and sign up: https://t.co/yGfm3idaEa https://t.co/RGAiosEcAL
We partnered with @studyabroadUR for a virtual #Ecochallenge celebrating the culture of India, educating the campus… https://t.co/MJ8UruyurO
RT @URNews2Use: Director of Sustainability Rob Andrejewski is quoted in this piece highlighting @URichmond’s new Spider Solar project. @sol…
RT @UN: Good #ClimateAction news: Latin America & the Caribbean has adopted a regional plan to promote the recovery of 🌳 terrestrial, 🌊 m…