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Projects & Initiatives

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University of Arizona Community Garden

The University’s Community Garden provides opportunities for urban organic gardening, community building, and is home to many unique sustainable features.

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Sustainability Pathways Internship

Join this year-long, project-based internship program for students that supports the university’s sustainability initiatives.

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Campus Sustainability Tour

Take a walk and discover some of the sustainability features and projects that are helping to reduce our campus’ environmental impact.

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Compost Cats

Compost Cats is one of the longest-running student-driven sustainability programs at the University of Arizona. Find out how we have transformed composting in Southern Arizona.

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Campus Sustainability Fund

The Campus Sustainability Fund provides funding support for large- and small-scale sustainability projects that build a more sustainable, equitable, and resilient future for the University of Arizona.

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Large Scale Renewable Energy

The University of Arizona began sourcing 100% of its energy from Tucson Electric Power from renewable sources in May 2021.

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Ratings, Rankings, & Recognitions

Check out some of the university’s most significant sustainability accomplishments!

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ENR2 Rooftop Photovoltaic (PV)+ Project

The Office of Sustainability is leading the collaborative process to install a unique, multi-functional “PV+” project atop the Environment and Natural Resources 2 (ENR2) building.

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Sustainability & Climate Action Plan

The Office of Sustainability will complete the University’s first-ever Sustainability and Climate Action Plan in 2023.