March 2021Written by Natalia Turkel, Office of Sustainability InternIn collaboration with the UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute. Incorporating cycling into your commute can have great positive benefits for the environment and your health. Learn more from Natalia, a Gator who is all about finding the knowledge and resources to make her cycling journey as safe, […]

The Green Gator Graduation Cord Challenge is a program run by Gators Going Green at the University of Florida. Students graduating this fall who successfully earn at least 10 points and complete the required application form will be eligible to receive a green cord to commemorate the accomplishment. Find out more by visiting the info […]

Reimagining Chomp & Go Locations with Pilot Partnership Written by Alexis Irvin, Sustainable UF Communications Intern At the university level, conversations around sustainability not only take many different forms but also occur over various timelines. The discussion around sustainable food systems and programs on campus is one that remains consistent. Over the years, Gator Dining […]

Please join us for the second in a three-part series this spring hosted by UF’s Office of Sustainability and the Bob Graham Center for Public Service, in partnership with the Florida Climate Institute and UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute. Sustainability means looking at the issues facing our world with a new lens – one that […]

Written by Alexis Irvin, Sustainable UF Intern*all photos are from Dr. Matt Hallet* In Gainesville, populations of native species such as white-tailed deer, raccoons, opossums, as well as feral cats and feral hogs, all contribute to the community dynamics of the city, many of which are now gaining attention as local residents spend more time […]

JANUARY 2021Written by UF Office of SustainabilityIn collaboration with the UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute. With rising concerns surrounding Earth’s changing climate, many Gators, and fellow Floridians, are seeking to make 2021 better than 2020 by reducing their carbon footprint on the environment through simple day-to-day actions. For the January 2021 Action of the Month, […]

Climate Change, Race and Housing Please join us for the first in a three-part series this spring hosted by UF’s Office of Sustainability and the Bob Graham Center for Public Service, in partnership with the Florida Climate Institute. Sustainability means looking at the issues and problems facing our world with a new perspective – one […]

Sustainable Gift Giving Guide by SustainableUF Tis’ the season of gift giving and spending time with your loved ones. This holiday season is a great opportunity to help reduce waste, support local businesses and your community! We have compiled a list of ideas to help inspire a more sustainable holiday season. Gift Ideas 1. For […]

The Sustainable UF team put together a short list of ways that you can celebrate the holidays while staying safe, reducing waste, eating more plant-based and reflecting on historical context. 1. Make health and safety a priority. No one wants COVID-19 as a house guest this holiday season. UF Health recommends if you do decide […]

As part of the University of Florida Office of Sustainability’s work to continue the process of revising the UF Climate Action Plan, we would like to hear from the campus community through a virtual listening session via Zoom. Following the listening session hosted in February of 2020, this will be another opportunity for members of […]