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The following people and programs were selected in 2019 to receive Champions for Change awards for their significant contributions in the areas of Sustainability or Health & Well-Being. Sustainability: Sheila Noel Sheila Noel is a maintenance specialist in the Reitz Union. Her work in managing the Reitz’s building automation system and HVAC plant has had a […]

Join Sustainable UF for the inaugural Clean-Upalooza on April 6, 9:30am-12:30pm (as part of Campus Earth Week 2019). Clean-Upalooza will take place at FOUR natural areas around campus – Lake Alice & University Gardens, Bartram-Carr Woods, McCarty Woods and Harmonic Woods. We need YOUR help to make this the biggest clean-up and invasive species removal […]

Sustainable UF Events:   Campus Earth Week Keynote SpeakerMonday, April 1 | 6:00 pm-Doors open at 5:30 pm | University Auditorium Featuring Julian AgyemanExpert & Thought Leader in “Just Sustainabilities” Sustainability ShowcaseWednesday, April 3 | 10:00am-2:00pm | Reitz Union Breezeway Sustainability Showcase will feature a tabling expo with campus and community organizations, interactive activities, games, […]

In honor of Campus Bike Month, and through a partnership with the American Bicycle Education Association, the Office of Sustainability is pleased to offer Cycling Savvy Basics Online to all University of Florida Students, Faculty and Staff! Until 2018, Cycling Savvy’s nationally recognized cycling safety curriculum was only available as an in-person weekend course. Cycling Savvy […]

Intro to Commuter Bicycle Maintenance In partnership with The Freewheel Project, Gainesville’s non-profit bicycle co-op, Intro to Commuter Bicycle Maintenance will introduce bicycle basics from proper bike fitting to on-road maintenance skills to give riders confidence to hit the road and commute to campus. Classes will be held at the Freewheel Project on Wednesday, March […]

Welcome to the new website for the University of Florida Office of Sustainability! We have been working diligently to revise and restructure our website to make it easier for visitors to navigate and stay informed. Browse the Campus Initiatives tab to learn more about what UF is currently doing to further sustainability on campus. Look […]

Join Sustainable UF on campus this Sunday, October 21 from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm as we host our Fall Green & Clean Event at Harmonic Woods/Lake Alice Conservation Area. This event is part of our Tree Campus USA efforts, and helps ensure that our campus conservation areas are kept clear of litter, recycling and […]

The following people and programs were selected in 2018 to receive Champions for Change awards for their significant contributions in the areas of Sustainability or Health & Well-Being. Sustainability: Marianne Schmink Marianne is the co-founder of the Community Weatherization Coalition, an organization that provides free energy audits to low-income residents in an effort to conserve […]

RecycleMania is a national competition that puts colleges and universities across the country head-to-head to see who can recycle the most. It is an opportunity for University of Florida to shine while encouraging and educating students,faculty and staff on the value of recycling! How can you be a part of RecycleMania at UF? Remember to […]

The following people and programs were selected in 2017 to receive Champions for Change awards for their significant contributions in the areas of Sustainability or Health & Well-Being. Sustainability: Florida Microplastic Awareness Project “The Florida Microplastic Awareness Project (FMAP) is a statewide effort, spearheaded by Dr. Maia McGuire (UF/IFAS Extension Flagler County Sea Grant agent) […]

On April 12, join us for the UF Campus Earth Day Celebration! This year, the Office of Sustainability and the Reitz Union are partnering to offer an event open to the campus and greater Gainesville community. Sustainability Showcase10:00 am – 2:00 pmReitz Union Outdoor Tabling Area Starting at 10 AM, stop by the Reitz Union Outdoor Tabling […]

December 1, 2016 On November 29, the League of American Bicyclists announced 51 new and renewing Bicycle Friendly Universities℠ (BFUs)  from 25 states, There are now 164 BFUs in 44 states and Washington, DC, a cutting-edge group of colleges and universities across the United States transforming their campuses and the communities around them. List of […]

Graduation is a moment of pride and excitement. Students are proud of their academic achievements and the fulfillment of a life goal. But what if graduation could mean more than just obtaining a degree? What if it was an opportunity to proof to others you care about the environment? The Green Cord Challenge, a program […]

The University of Florida Physical Plant Division (now Facilities Services) was awarded the 2016 Recycle Florida Today (RFT) Environmental Sustainability Award for its Organics Diversion program at the annual conference in St. Augustine on June 14. Over the past year, the university invested in extensive planning and routing revisions, as well as new equipment, to […]

The following people and programs were selected in 2016 to receive Champions for Change awards for their significant contributions in the areas of Sustainability or Health & Well-Being. Academics: Ronald Lange Ronald Lange has been collecting and preparing voucher herbarium specimens and taking photographs of the campus flora for the past several years. He enriches the […]

Campaign saves 267,000 cups from landfill, awards social impact grants to six winning teams SAN DIEGO, December 9, 2015 – Kill The Cup today announced the winners of the 2015 University Challenge, a nationwide campaign that encourages students, staff, and faculty across the country to reduce waste from disposable coffee cups. Greeks Going Green, the […]

By Michelle McNally, Contributing Writer GAINESVILLE, Fla. — On any given weekday there can be 50,000 students, 17,000 faculty and staff and a number of visitors on UF’s campus. With that amount of people, the campus functions like a small city. It is not surprising that traffic is a usual occurrence and parking is a […]

By Jessica Schein, Contributing Writer The Pumpkin Spice latte is back this fall at Starbucks along with a new recycling initiative for the university. The “Kill the Cup” challenge, which started on October 5, is a nationwide competition that is working towards the promotion of using reusable cups instead of single-use disposables. The University of […]

Gainesville, Florida – The Florida Public Transportation Association (FPTA) awarded the City of Gainesville’s Regional Transit System (RTS) the Outstanding System of the Year at a ceremony on Monday, October 26, during their annual meeting. FPTA officials reviewed 37 transit organizations in the state for proficiency in safety measures, efficient operation procedures, providing additional value […]

The following people and programs were selected in 2015 to receive Champions for Change awards for their significant contributions in the areas of Sustainability or Health & Well-Being. Academics: UF Health Office of Interprofessional Education The program fosters an opportunity for students to learn about the needs of our local community at the beginning of […]

The following people and programs were selected in 2014 to receive Champions for Change awards for their significant contributions in the areas of Sustainability or Health & Well-Being. Academics: Kathleen Ruppert Kathleen Ruppert has devoted her professional career to educating, inspiring, and empowering students to become change­makers in the world. She has portrayed tremendous dedication within […]