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

Green Spider's First Week Checklist

Every Green Spider should take a look at our First Week Checklist!

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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

Fall 2022 Courses

Take a look at the sustainability-related courses being offered during the Fall 2022 semester.

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Sustainability Facts

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How to Save the Planet by Ending Slavery
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Tomorrow is World Vegetarian Day! A plant-based lifestyle is more sustainable by reducing greenhouse gas emissions… https://t.co/m672uyUgeR
Dr. Kevin Bales will be on campus next week to make a case that modern slavery is tied deeply to environmental dest… https://t.co/fpGePkgkwo
There are a number of sustainability-related courses offered in a variety of subjects. UR also offers a minor in Su… https://t.co/XdBPzDyR5P
RT @geoyapti: University of Richmond students🕷️with @VCU allies showing global solidarity & climate leadership 🔥🌍 #FridaysForFuture #Climat…
RT @geoyapti: @VCU @BeAGreenSpider @urichmond @URNews2Use @URCollegian @RTDNEWS @MercuryVirginia @ThirdActVa @SarahVogelsong @salisburyds @…
Community Garden and Eco-corridor Intern, Anna, will be hosting a volunteer event in UR’s own community garden in t… https://t.co/xpaDXTdZqG
Tomorrow is World Car Free Day! Take a ride across campus using one of the OAR Bike Share yellow bikes to help redu… https://t.co/Zf40zQlbba
Not sure where to recycle, drop off, or compost something? Check out UR Rethink Waste's Campus Map to find Rethink… https://t.co/uXflqkwMf0
University of Richmond's retail dining locations buy from local vendors with commitments to sustainable practices l… https://t.co/zCvMkITZL8
If you haven't visited it yet, University of Richmond's Eco-corridor is a perfect place to hang out and spend time… https://t.co/oW8KZC8P0Q
Check out “Indigenous Resistance, Anti-Colonial Politics and Global Environmental Justice” with Jaskiran Dhillon th… https://t.co/AspX7htj4q
RT @URDining: Keep HDC Green Boxes out of a landfill. Return your Green Box to HDC for another or a carabiner. All boxes are thoroughly cle…
Three students were awarded for their documentaries on environmental threats in EPA's contest Lazar's “Mapping Oil… https://t.co/6IKl6ouUuB
Outdoor Adventure and Recreation (OAR) offers outdoor equipment you can rent for the weekend! OAR offers a wide var… https://t.co/IRrpGpYMxN
Here are some ways to be a Green Spider! Interested in learning more? Check out our Spider's Guide to Sustainable L… https://t.co/utGArnUEsZ
Visit these sustainable businesses this weekend to support our Green Spider community ! Ipanema, 821 Cafe, Mom’s S… https://t.co/3kO9SA8zT5
Be a green spider on the go! Keep these items with you as a to-go kit: 1. travel mug 2. reusable water bottle 3.… https://t.co/0nPYCNXT1h
HDC green boxes are a great way to take your meal to-go! 1. Purchase HDC green box for $5.00 from cashier 2. After… https://t.co/IMwQtPrQt1
It’s great to see all of the EV charging stations being used by the Humanities Building! Replacing some driving w… https://t.co/jAy6Tp1dcE
Thank you to everyone who dropped by SpiderFest! If you’re still looking for ways to get involved on campus with su… https://t.co/5S5ka778IA