Sustainability

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Join a student group, work with the Office for Sustainability, to learn about lifestyle changes through our Be A Green Spider pages, and more.

Students

Look through our student organizations, read about the Office for Sustainability's internship program, and learn how you can have a certified Green Room on campus.Learn More

Faculty and Staff

Not only do University faculty and staff educate our students, they also serve as examples of what it means to live sustainably.Learn More

Be a Green Spider

We believe sustainability is for everyone and we invite each of you to Be a Green Spider.Learn More

Events

Sustainability at University of Richmond is exhibited in the everyday lives of faculty, staff, and students, as well as in events that bring our community together.Learn More

News

Read through this month's newsletter and meet our Sustainability Champion!Learn More

Get Involved

There are many ways for students, faculty, and staff to get involved in sustainability at University of Richmond. From joining a student group, to attending faculty development workshops, to working with the Office for Sustainability, to learning about lifestyle changes through our Be A Green Spider pages. Explore the categories below, and check out our newsletter and upcoming events. Please contact sustainability@richmond.edu with any questions about how to get involved with any of the opportunities listed here on our site.

Events

Sep
26
Free Shopping at UROSE
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
University faculty and staff are invited to do some free shopping at the University of Richmond Office Supply Exchange.... Continue reading
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Sep
26
Global Environment Speaker Series: When the Islands Sink, The Story of Climate Change and Micronesia
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
The Global Environment Speaker Series welcomes Reed Perkins, the Sam & Carolyn McMahon Professor of... Continue reading
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Sep
29
Rethink Waste Football Game
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Join us for our Rethink Waste Football game on Saturday, September 29 as the Spiders play the James Madison Dukes.... Continue reading
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Oct
02
Global Environment Speaker Series: Environmental Justice and Contested Pipelines: Panel Discussion Comparing Related Issues in Virginia and Durban, South Africa
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
The Global Environment Speaker Series and the Department of Geography and the Environment welcome Dr. Patrick... Continue reading
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Oct
03
Free Shopping at UROSE
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
University faculty and staff are invited to do some free shopping at the University of Richmond Office Supply Exchange.... Continue reading
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Oct
05
CCE Brown Bag: Restoring UR's Gambles Mill Eco-Corridor
12:30 PM - 1:25 PM
Speakers: Waterstreet Studio... Continue reading
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Oct
09
Intro to Sustainability
7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Our Intro to Sustainability sessions will give you an overview of sustainability at a global, campus, and individual... Continue reading
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Oct
10
Free Shopping at UROSE
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
University faculty and staff are invited to do some free shopping at the University of Richmond Office Supply Exchange.... Continue reading
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Oct
17
Free Shopping at UROSE
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
University faculty and staff are invited to do some free shopping at the University of Richmond Office Supply Exchange.... Continue reading
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Oct
24
Free Shopping at UROSE
1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
University faculty and staff are invited to do some free shopping at the University of Richmond Office Supply Exchange.... Continue reading
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Did you grab a coffee on your way to class or work this morning? Once you're done with it, make sure you know which… https://t.co/Gg7bNQK3uu
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We love seeing people using the campus bike share! If you use one of the yellow bikes, be sure to leave it in good… https://t.co/walm464vbD
You're invited to attend a talk on "The Story of Climate Change and Micronesia" at 4:30 on the 26th in the Internat… https://t.co/0mG5ffZYJG
Congratulations to the @spidersengage Engage for Change! Award winners! Among them were Associate Professor of Geog… https://t.co/RCgrK7hJzb
RT @HenricoKHB: Electronics Recycling and Document Shredding Event - October 6, 2018. 1400 Best Plaza Drive, 10am - 1pm😀♻️ https://t.co/U2…
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After you've finished enjoying a salad on the go, be sure to empty any leftover food into the landfill and recycle… https://t.co/LP7EjsVq5f
Say hello to intern Natalie, a senior majoring in Leadership Studies and minoring in German Studies and Education &… https://t.co/mgx2Axmxk5
Tonight, Middlebury School of the Environment is holding an info session on opportunities to participate in environ… https://t.co/r4iIwO8RHh
RT @URNews2Use: This article notes @urichmond’s partnership for solar power energy in The Free-Lance Star. This story was picked up by The…
Meet intern Rylin, a senior studying International Studies, Development and Change, minoring in Russian Studies and… https://t.co/La9hNZ0UhI
We're teaming up with Athletics in a couple weeks for Rethink Waste Football, and we're looking for volunteers! Spe… https://t.co/4cjw4w5AYE
Finished with a soda cup? The lid can be recycled, but the cup and straw go in the landfill bin! #RethinkWaste https://t.co/ytKPd06Xiq
If you live on campus, you can adopt green living habits and get your room or apartment green room certified! Learn… https://t.co/4NRWjUaViL

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