Campus Sustainability Committee

Our Mission

To advance sustainability at the University of Wyoming and the broader community by promoting sustainability awareness, using campus as a living laboratory, and providing strategies for sustainable operations. Our main goals are to:

  • Improve UW operations by funding sustainability projects through support from the Major Maintenance fund and a grant from the Rocky Mountain Power Foundation

  • Support passionate students interested in sustainability by providing project ideas and facilitating communication

  • Complete an annual greenhouse gas inventory

  • Serve as a clearinghouse for sustainability information and resources

  • Host sustainability forums, workshops, and celebrations
UW Sign outside the Engineering Education and Research Building

Recycling/Waste Reduction on Campus

We have information on planning a zero-waste event on campus, locating campus recycle bins and learning how to properly recycle on campus!

Let's Recycle!

Student Involvement

Are you a student at the University of Wyoming? There are so many ways to get involved in sustainability initiatives.

Get Sustainable

Helpful Sustainability Tips

We have information for you whether you are looking for higher education resources or just individual tips to get more sustainable!

Give me the tips

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Committee Accomplishments

Check out the list of the Sustainability's Accomplishments to date!

Visual Arts Building
LEED Certified UW Buildings

Many of the new buildings on UW’s campus are not only functional and beautiful – they’re also green. 

Kendall House
Sustainability Tour

Take a scroll through our sustainability tour to see ways that the University has worked to make campus more sustainable!

Sustainability Members

The Campus Sustainability Committee is made up of UW faculty and staff who are committed to bettering sustainability on campus. As well, we are supported by student members and interns each year. 

Bike Commuting on Campus

Bike commuting is a fantastic option for getting around UW campus and Laramie. It’s an environmentally friendly, cost-effective and healthy way to travel. We have helpful guidelines for safe and efficient bike commuting.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory

Each year the Campus Sustainability Committee hires intern(s) to conduct an inventory of Greenhouse Gas Emissions to track usage for UW's records.

Related Research Initiatives

Many departments across camps are working on projects/research related to sustainability!

Check out some of the few we have highlighted.

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Let's Get Sustainable

Are you a student, faculty or staff member looking for ways to get involved in sustainability at the University of Wyoming?

We would love to help point you in the right direction! 

Send us an email