Researchers participating in the "Shut the Sash Challenge" saved an estimated $2,800 in energy costs in one month. The challenge is hosted by the Office for Sustainability to promote safe and sustainable fume hood management practices in labs across Grounds.
Got ideas for how to use the 4-panel solar micro-grid on Grounds? Enter your ideas by Friday, December 17!
UVA's Felder Lab, which focuses on clinical chemistry and medical automation, won our 2021 Freezer Challenge for saving energy. Congratulations!
Our workplaces have likely changes since early 2020, before the COVID-19 pandemic set in. Here are a series of green tips that can help you settle back into sustainable routines on Grounds.
Research labs take up only 9% of UVA’s space, but they’re responsible for 25% of energy consumption on Grounds. Shutting chemical fume hoods can dramatically reduce energy use and costs.
UVA Health's Sustainability Work Group hustles diligently to make UVA a more environmentally friendly place. A recent project earned the UVA Medical Center more than $108,000.
The Sustainability Advocates, Eco-leaders, and Zero Waste Ambassadors work directly with the UVA Office for Sustainability to foster leadership opportunities for students interested in the environment and sustainability on Grounds and beyond. Read more about their adaptability and creativity, and how they completed their spring projects, given the COVID-19 restrictions.
This article highlights a group of four undergraduate students that are leading the charge for environmental justice at UVA, seeking to make our sustainability spaces more safe, equitable, and dynamic. Three students formed and lead the Environmental Justice Collective at UVA. Another is an Eco-Leader on the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Subcommittee.
In previous years, the student-athlete run group focused on waste minimization efforts, but considering recent events, the Green Athletics group has prioritized tackling topics of intersectional sustainability, which advocate for both the protection of people and the planet. Read more for a detailed recap of the year!
Sometimes living sustainably can be associated with a higher cost. However, through resources at the University and in Charlottesville, sustainable choices are more accessible than first thought. Students should not have to choose between being environmentally conscious or being financially secure. This list of resources is meant to lead students to budget-friendly sustainable living options.