Sustainability

Get Involved

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

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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
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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…