1 Feb

WUSM Composting Pilot Program

From February 1, 2023 at 12:00 am to April 30, 2023 at 12:00 am

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 […]

27 Mar

Earth Week 2023

From March 27, 2023 at 12:00 am to April 4, 2023 at 12:00 am

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 […]

7 Apr

WUSM Farmers Market

April 7, 2022 to April 11, 2024
Every week
10:00 am

*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 […]

10 Apr

Commuter Challenge – April 2023

From April 10, 2023 at 12:00 am to April 21, 2023 at 11:59 pm

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 […]

20 Apr

WUSM Earth Day Festival

April 20, 2023
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
McDonnell Pediatrics Research Building Atrium

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.