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Green Office mugs

Education ·

Green Office Program Revamped

How environmentally friendly is your AU or home office?  Help expand the sustainability practices in your workplace by participating in the Green Office Program.
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Airlie includes a working farm, hotel, events space, and conference center.

On Campus ·

New Plan to Grow Airlie Is Built on Property’s History of Changemaking

As AU enters its sixth year of stewardship, university leaders have outlined an 18-month vision for Airlie, which lays the foundation for growth and sustainability into the future.
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O2GO reusable takeout containers filled with lunch items.

Announcement ·

Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½ Introduces Reusable To-Go Containers in Campus Dining

Grant from D.C. area partners supports campus efforts to reduce waste
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Mollie Russell (left) and Natalie Oliver (right)

Achievements ·

Keeping Compost Clean

AU Compost Crew designs innovative lids for bins in bid for Zero Waste.
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Mollie Russell

On Campus ·

Students Lead the Way In Combatting Compost Contamination

Compost contamination is widespread on college campuses. Students are testing solutions as AU works to meet zero waste goals.
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Worldwide Climate Justice Teach-In

Environment ·

AU To Co-Host and Participate in Worldwide Climate Justice Teach-In: DC

AU is partnering with seven other DC-area colleges and universities to host the Worldwide Climate Justice Teach-In. Featuring more than 30 speakers in 15 different panels, these student-focused events will highlight climate initiatives on each campus.
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Campus Race to Zero Waste 2022

Environment ·

AU Takes Part in Campus Race to Zero Waste National Competition

Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½â€™s Office of Sustainability and Zero Waste Office encourage the campus community to participate in the annual Campus Race to Zero Waste national competition.
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Men's Basketball Holds 8th Annual Sustainability-Themed Game on Feb. 16

Environment ·

Men's Basketball Holds 8th Annual Sustainability-Themed Game on Feb. 16

"Go Green," but wear red, white, and blue to Bender Arena to cheer on AU's men's basketball team at the 8th Annual Sustainability Awareness Game against Navy on Wednesday, February 16 at 7 p.m.
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AU EcoPledge program

Environment ·

New Sustainability Initiatives Engage Hundreds of AU Students

As part of Ñî¹óåú´«Ã½â€™s continued efforts to promote a culture of sustainability, this fall the Office of Sustainability launched the EcoRep and EcoPledge programs.
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Filbert Street Garden

Environment ·

A RECIPE for Changing the Food System

Network of researchers led by AU to help solve wasted food problem.
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