Green Living
Sustainability programs for UVA Residence Halls
With over 2 million square feet of living space operating 24/7, residence halls use a significant amount of energy.
The good news is that there are many things that you can do as a resident to reduce UVA’s environmental impact while also improving your student experience.
Sustainability Programs for Residence Halls
The Office for Sustainability provides five easy programs available at any RA’s request.
- Succulent Saturday: Play some sustainability trivia (with Kahoot!) to learn about efforts on Grounds and receive your very own succulent for your room! OFS will provide succulents.
- Sustainabili-Tea: Bring your reusable mug and enjoy warm beverages (some compostable cups provided). Learn about sustainable food wares and UVA's waste minimization goals.
- O-Hill Hike: Get to know Grounds and local wildlife on this guided hike around the O-Hill trails. You’ll also learn about UVA's carbon-emissions goals and actions residents can take to participate.
- Sustainable Arts and Crafts: Make friendship bracelets and lanyards with recycled materials and talk about recycling and fast fashion.
- Plant-based Cooking Class: Put your cooking skills to the test in a hands-on, educational workshop led by the UVA Sustainability team! You'll cook and enjoy three delicious vegetarian dishes and get to take home recipe cards afterwards. Please note this program is only feasible for groups up to 10 students.