Washington University in St. Louis is fully committed to being a national leader in sustainability, a core priority that runs through all aspects of our community, our operations, and our work as a leading teaching and research institution. Explore how we are addressing climate change and environmental degradation.
Energy & Emissions
Since 1990, energy use on the Danforth and Medical campuses has remained flat despite the square footage nearly doubling.
Alternative Transportation
Cut down on your emissions, improve your heath and save money by biking, riding the metrolink or carpooling.
WashU Green Ambassadors
WUGAs train first year students to sustainability, through engagement during orientation week and beyond!
News
Summer Bike Tune-Up Series
This summer, the Office of Sustainability, in partnership with Parking and Transportation Services (Danforth) and the Operations & Facilities Management Department (WUSM), is bringing back the free bike tune-up series. We will be hosting four free tune-up sessions, on both the Danforth and the Medical campuses: Medical Campus, Hope Plaza, 11a - 2p Thursday, June […]
New Orientation “Engage STL” Incorporates Sustainability
The Office of Sustainability, in partnership with the Gephardt Institute for Civic and Community Engagement and the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, has helped with the planning of Engage STL, one of the four “themes” in the newly restructured Bear Beginnings program. Engage STL, like the WUGA program, provides incoming first-years with an important introduction […]