Green Athletics
UVA student-athletes encourage fans to get involved with sustainability efforts underway in Athletics. Below are some easy ways fans can contribute to a “greener game day” whether tailgating, cheering from the stands, or watching from home.
The Green Team Certification program engages UVA varsity Athletics teams to take action and increase accountability around team resource-use by implementing simple, sustainable changes that positively impact the team’s operation as a whole.<
Green Athletics
UVA Athletics, in partnership with the Office for Sustainability, is implementing zero-waste initiatives to reduce landfilled waste, supporting student-athlete leadership in sustainability, improving efficiency and reduced environmental impact of its facilities, and engaging with local and national sustainability-related organizations to share solutions and earn recognition.
The student-athlete run Green Athletics group drives sustainability in the UVA Athletics department through education, stewardship, and leadership.