Category: Highlights

Join us at the UF Campus Earth Week Panel to hear how people in Gainesville are finding local solutions to looming environmental problems!

As Part Of UF Campus Earth Week…  Join Office of Sustainability and the Thompson Earth Systems Institute for the next Green & Clean on Saturday, April 9th as part of UF Campus Earth Week 2022! We need YOUR help to make this the biggest clean-up and invasive species removal of the year at UF! We […]

The Student Conversations event series returns on March 28th at 5:00 pm EST. The event will highlight everything students might be curious about when it comes to academics within the ongoing UF Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2.0!

Sustainability-in-Action Showcase The Office of Sustainability and Thompson Earth Systems Institute will host the Sustainability-in-Action Showcase to kick off UF Campus Earth Week on Wednesday, April 6 from 10 am – 2 pm in the Reitz Union breezeway/tabling area. This tabling event will provide visitors like you with the opportunity to learn more about sustainability […]

UF Campus Earth Week is back this year and better than ever! Join the Office of Sustainability and the UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute in April to celebrate UF Campus Earth Week 2022! Celebrate Campus Earth Week from April 6th to 12th This annual celebration is an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to engage […]

UF faculty & staff, would you like a better understanding of the UF CAP and how your role at UF can have an impact? The Office of Sustainability is hosting a virtual Lunch & Learn to help faculty & staff learn more about the ongoing UF CAP 2.0 process. On Thursday, January 27th join us on Zoom from 12-1pm to find out what’s going on with climate action around UF and share your thoughts!

How does Academics fit into a University Climate Action Plan? A climate action plan or CAP, is generally considered a strategic plan for reducing and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. From airlines to banks to fast-food restaurants, many organizations have climate action plans that address the challenge of climate change and share their carbon neutrality goals. […]

UF Faculty & Staff Invited to Engage with Climate Action Since the launch of the process to revise & update the UF Climate Action Plan (CAP) in early 2021, the Office of Sustainability has been hosting a variety of presentation formats to engage with the UF community about climate action efforts at UF. As this work continues, […]

Couldn’t make it to the UF CAP 2.0 Listen & Learn session on Monday, November 8th? No worries! Join us for a quick recap of this climate action feedback event.   CAP 2.0 Refresher On Nov. 8th, the UF Office of Sustainability hosted an informative Listen & Learn session open to the entire UF community. The […]

Moving in to a new residence hall or apartment summer? Check out the Green Your Move-In Guide for helpful tips on ways you can make your move more environmentally friendly! View the guide below to learn more about: Tips for planning ahead with your roommates Sustainable considerations for your move-in packing list Suggestions for transportation […]

Is your class or student organization interested in learning more about the ongoing process to update the UF Climate Action Plan? The Office of Sustainability is now offering CAP Talks – a new presentation format to engage with the UF community about climate action efforts at UF. As stakeholders from across campus continue to work […]

The UF Office of Sustainability is now seeking applicants for a paid internship to join the Communications and Outreach intern team. This internship will involve working with the Sustainability Communications Coordinator, as well as other Office of Sustainability interns, to implement campaigns and projects that improve the reach and engagement of sustainability-related programs at UF. […]

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 […]

Green Recognition of Offices and Workspaces (GROW) is a university-wide program introduced by the Office of Sustainability and centered around the idea of recognizing and supporting offices within the university that are taking steps to reduce their environmental footprint. Compiled and written by Noura Al-Rajhi & Natalia Turkel GROW is is one of many initiatives […]

The UF Office of Sustainability is excited to announce that the 2020 Global Conference on Sustainability in Higher Education (GCSHE) on October 20-22, 2020, will be available online for current students, faculty and staff at no cost (view full press release here). As a “Host Institution”, UF attendees will have access to the full 3 […]

By Sustainable UF Intern: Noura Al-Rajhi Last week our office and UF Bikes hosted the Student Discussions: Let’s Talk Sustainability Panel, a live peer-to-peer discussion led by us interns. If you missed out on the panel, don’t worry! We posted the recording below as well as a free toolkit to help guide you on your […]

Whether you are a new student, faculty member, employee, or a parent or family member of a student, we extend our warm welcome to the Gator Nation! We hope that you make your time at UF as memorable – and sustainable! – as possible. To get you started, we’ve put together some quick links for […]

Missing your favorite summer activities during quarantine? Don’t know what to do? Follow our Sustainable Staycation Guide, made by the Sustainable UF intern team, for tips on how to enjoy a social-distanced summer!

Advancing matters of justice, equity, and diversity are essential to creating a safe, sustainable and thriving world. The UF Office of Sustainability recognizes that protecting the future of the planet and protecting its people are one and the same and we echo UF President Fuchs’ call to “come together against racism and hate and in […]

By Christi-Anne WeatherlySustainable UF Intern and Contributing Writer When UF senior Lauren Bouskila found out that classes would not be returning from the online format this semester, she and a friend decided to use their leftover FlexBucks before they expired at the end of the semester.   Bouskila and her friend went to the POD Market […]

The following people and programs were selected in 2020 to receive Champions for Change awards for their significant contributions in the areas of Sustainability or Health & Well-Being. In the category of Sustainability: Kristina Rodriguez Kristina Rodriguez, an undergraduate student in Environmental Science, has played a key role in founding multiple student organizations including the […]

While students are practicing stay-at-home and social distancing policies, many student organizations are looking to video conferences to maintain communications and continue programs. We’ve put together a list of tips to help make the transition to video meetings fun and effective for your student organization! Basic meeting facilitation reminders: Set an agenda and share with […]

By Christi-Anne WeatherlySustainable UF Intern and Contributing Writer Earth Day is just around the corner, and this year marks the 50th anniversary of its inception. Looking back on Earth Day celebrations of the early 70s tells us that it was primarily college students to drive the agenda and eventual adoption of sustainable legislature by the […]