Tread Lightly Blog

Read our interview with Fahad Alshammry, Office of Sustainability student employee alumni, about his passion for sustainability and a recent contest he entered.

Last year, the Office of Sustainability received a donation that kickstarted our efforts toward the creation of the University's first zero waste plan, in partnership with the Post-Landfill Action Network (PLAN).

We've all got to eat. Did you know that making a few easy changes can be beneficial to both your body and the planet? We'll show you how.

This Earth Week, we're sharing simple daily tips and tricks to tread more lightly on the planet. Tuesday’s topic? Ditching single-use plastics.

The ExtraVAGanza Project Team partnered up with the Campus Pantry to distribute free, reusable, sustainable menstrual products to 150 students on campus.

Laundry: we all have to do it. But did you know that the choices you make in the laundry room can actually add up to have a beneficial impact on the planet? Find out how.

The University's interactive Sustainability Map highlights sustainability projects and programs across campus and in the community, helping users find information and opportunities to participate.

Congratulations to all Wildcats who will be graduating during Winter Commencement! Due to the pandemic, this year’s graduation gatherings and celebrations may look a little different from other years, but you can still enjoy this important milestone. Learn tips for how to have a COVID-safe, eco-friendly celebration.