Washington University School of Medicine is piloting a post-consumer compost program at Farmstead and Shell Cafes from February 1 – April 30, 2023! Composting diverts waste from landfills, cuts greenhouse gas emissions, strengthens soil, promotes healthy plant growth, AND reduces the need for pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. The list goes on and on! But to […]
Every year as the harbingers of spring arrive on campus, we start to think more about the earth around us. Annually, April 22nd marks Earth Day, but we come to think of all of April as Earth Month. At WashU, we devote a full week (or more!) to celebrating and learning more about this place […]
*The farmers market is canceled December 22, 2022 due to predicted severe weather. There will be no market December 29, 2022 due to the holidays. See you at the market in the new year on January 5, 2023! The Office of Sustainability, Operations & Facilities Management Department, and Human Resources are excited to announce the […]
Join us for the April 2023 Commuter Challenge! This campus-wide challenge celebrates, supports and encourages the use of sustainable transportation at WashU. It runs from April 10 – 21, 2023 and is part of April’s Active Transportation Month. Eligible forms of commute include: biking, carpooling, vanpooling (med campus only), taking public transit or shuttles, and […]
Come celebrate Earth Day at WashU School of Medicine! Festivities include: If you are interested in volunteering your time to support the event, please fill out this form! If you would like to host a table please send an e-mail to Heather Craig, Washington University School of Medicine Sustainability Coordinator.