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WashU Local Retailers Receive Green Dining Alliance Certifications

Launched in 2012, the Green Dining Alliance (GDA) is a restaurant certification program offered by local non-profit, earthday365. The GDA works with restaurants in the St. Louis region by providing them with practical strategies for expanding sustainable operations and then certifying them for their green efforts.  

Historically, some of WashU’s niche dining locations, such as Ibby’s Bistro and The Whittemore House on the Danforth Campus and Farmstead on the Medical Campus, have been certified with the GDA. With the introduction of new locally-owned retail dining on the Danforth Campus and Dining Services’ focus on sustainability, all six new locations went through the certification process this semester. More>>

Meet the Vendors
As we prepare for warmer weather, the WashU Farmers Market has moved back outdoors to the UHSP Quad. Learn about the new and familiar faces that make up the beloved market at the WashU Medical Campus. More>>
Gear Up for Active Transportation
April is one of WashU's Active Transportation Months where all are encouraged to kick the car habit and try active, low-carbon modes of transportation. Join the commuter challenge or stop by for a free bike tune-up! More>>
Sustainable Manufacturing
Marcus Foston, associate professor in the McKelvey School of Engineering, is exploring how to add value to waste wood components (lignin) as a source of sustainable alternatives to petroleum-derived chemicals. More>>
WashU Lights Out Pledge
This is a reminder that bird migratory season is here! Reduce risks for birds by closing blinds at night and being mindful of outdoor lighting, both at home and on campus. Learn more about WashU's Lights Out initiative. More>>
E-Waste Recycling, Paper Shredding
March 26, 8:30 - 11 am, Snow Way
Electronic waste is the fastest growing source of landfill waste and represents the majority of toxic waste in landfills. Bring your e-waste and personal confidential paper to Snow Way outside of the Knight Center. More>>
Circularity Center's  Garage Sale
March 29, 1-5 pm, Circularity Center
As they say, "everything must go!" The sale is open to all WashU students & employees. You'll find even greater discounts on a number of items. You can view inventory highlights on WashUReuse. More>>
 
Danforth Campus Earth Week
April 1-6
The Student Environmental Council has worked with the Office of Sustainability to curate a list of events on the Danforth Campus to commemorate Earth Week. More events are being added, so check back! More>>
WUSM Farmers Market
UHSP Quad, Thursdays, 10 am - 2 pm
The market has moved back outdoors! Stop by for seasonal produce from HOSCO, WashU's Community Supported Agriculture partner, purchase wholesome artisan baked goods, and so much more! More>>
WUSM Earth Day Festival
April 25, 10 am - 2 pm, McDonnell Atrium
Celebrate Earth Day and learn about sustainable initiatives at WashU and across the region. The regular farmers market will also take place at this time along with a free bike tune-up in the UHSP Quad. More>>
Midwest Climate Summit
April 3-5, IUPUI Campus Center, Indianapolis
The Summit is a three-day gathering of leaders, researchers, and professionals focused on a regional response to the climate crisis. WashU folks interested in coordinating travel logistics can email [email protected]More>>
The Ten Habits of Good Citizens
April 1, 4 - 5 pm, Emerson Auditorium
Richard Haass, author of The Bill of Obligations: The Ten Habits of Good Citizens, will speak for the Elliot Stein Lecture in Ethics. Haass is a veteran diplomat and President Emeritus of the Council on Foreign Relations. More>>
 
Climate Change in an Aging World
April 5, 9 am - 12 pm, Emerson Auditorium
Little attention has been given to the expanding aging population with regard to the effects of global warming. The Annual Friedman Lecture will be given by Karl Pillemer of Cornell University and Weill Cornell Medicine. More>>
Ethics of Belonging
April 5, 11 am - 12 pm, Brown Hall Lounge
Yuria Celidwen, senior fellow at UC Berkeley's Othering and Belonging Institute, will share her research on the deep contemplative wisdom embedded in Indigenous traditions to help solve our most urgent problems. More>>
OneSTL Sustainability Lab
March 26, 3:45 pm, T-REX or Zoom
Join a discussion about the update to the City of St. Louis's Strategic Land Use Plan and how land use decisions are a key component of sustainable communities, shaping walkability, flood risk, extreme heat, and more. More>>
OOS Summer Internships
The Office of Sustainability is piloting a new format for the popular summer program. Students will be placed with campus partners while receiving OOS mentorship and cohort networking. More>>
2024 Sustainability Awards
Earthday365  is requesting nominees for awards that will recognize sustainability leadership in key areas: climate, food, waste, education, and environmental justice. More>>
Rainscaping Coordinator Position
The Missouri Botanic Garden is seeking a rainscaping coordinator who will be responsible for coordinating, developing, and delivering the programs administered by the division. More>>
Community Conservation Position
The community conservation coordinator will leverage the Missouri Botanical Garden's core areas of expertise to engage and build capacity within communities to steward local lands. More>>
Recycling Ambassadors
Earthday365 is seeking recycling ambassadors for their Recycling on the Go program. The position offers part-time, flexible scheduling that allows you to experience St. Louis' best outdoor events. More>>
 
WeDriveU Summer Internships
WeDriveU, WashU's shuttle service provider, is seeking applicants for three internship opportunities this summer, in Chicago, Boston, and the San Francisco Bay Area. More>>
Do you have a sustainability story to tell from your office or department? Are you an alum working in sustainability and willing to share? Contact us to be featured as a guest author in the OOS newsletter.
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