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WashU Grounds Team Practice Sustainability

Groundskeeping is a year-round task. From raking leaves in the fall, watering lawns in the summer, to plowing sidewalks during winter, WashU Grounds Services and service contractor, Focal Pointe Outdoor Solutions, have their hands full. Spring is an especially beautiful time of year around campus. With daffodils, cherry blossoms, and other foliage coming to life once more, it’s difficult not to marvel at our groundskeepers’ hard work. More>>

Celebrating Campus Composting
With the return of building-wide compost collection capabilities at Hillman Hall, WashU has regained ground lost to COVID protocols. Learn about why compost collection is a key part of WashU's sustainability efforts. More>>
Sustainable Transportation News
Parking & Transportation's Sustainable Transportation Coordinator shares some exciting news and updates about shuttle operations and WashU Rides, the university's commuter platform. More>>
Green Labs Pilot Success
Labs across both the Medical and Daforth Campus have been testing out the new certification checklist for the Green Labs Program. The program is now live and available for labs to get certified. More>>
A Solar-Powered Future
WashU physicist, Anders Carlsson, and Sid Redner of the Santa Fe Institute have created a new mathematical model to describe the most reliable, efficient and cost-effective way to harness solar power. More>>
Last Call! Reusable period products through the Go Green for the Red program are available to undergraduate and graduate students until April 21. Learn more>>
Active Transportation Month
Throughout April
April is one of WashU's two Active Transportation Months. Check out the events planned on the Danforth and Medical Campuses. We will also be hosting a WashU Rides commuter challenge with prizes. More>>
WUSM Earth Day Festival
April 20, Medical Campus
Join us in celebrating Earth Day at the WashU Medical Campus! Festivities will include the weekly farmers market, a free bike tune-up, and a showcase of vendors and organizations from WashU and in the region. More>>
WUSM Farmers Market & CSA Pick-Up
Every Thursday, 10 am - 2 pm
Explore the bounty and nourishment of seasonal eating at the weekly farmers market on the Medical Campus. Sign up to become a WashU Community Supported Agriculture member by visiting HOSCO's table. More>>
CS40 Earth Day Service Event
April 15, 11 am, meet at Clocktower
Join the Congress of the South 40 in a community clean up event in celebration of Earth Day. The event will conclude with free sandwiches and ice cream. See the flyer for further information. More>>
Move-Out Collections
April 24 - May 31, on and off campus
Students living on and off campus are encouraged to take advantage of opportunities to donate unwanted materials in working condition for a variety of reuse destinations through Share Our Stuff. More>>
 
Engineering Ecosystems
April 10, virtual
Derek Hoeferlin, chair of the Landscape Architecture & Urban Design program in the Sam Fox School, will join New Orleans-based photographer Virginia Hanusik to discuss Mississippi River infrastructure. More>>
Climate Change Speaker Series
May 8, 11 am, Women's Building Lounge
Harvard University's Daniel Jacob will deliver a lecture entitled Methane in the Climate System: Using Satellites to Location Emissions and Enable Action. Controlling methane emissions is key in addressing global warming. More>>
DEA Drug Take Back Day
April 22, 10 am
US Drug Enforcement Administration's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day reflects DEA's commitment to American's safety and health. Visit the link to find locations near you that are accepting medications for disposal. More>>
Trash Bash
April 8, 9-11 am, various locations
Open Space Council's annual regional Trash Bash will take place this Saturday. Every year, volunteers donate thousands of hours of time to restoring wildlife habitat and watersheds. Bonus: get a free t-shirt! More>>
St. Louis Earth Day Festival
April 22-23, 11 am - 5 pm, Muny Grounds
Earthday365's annual St. Louis Earth Day Festival is a community tradition to explore local sustainable products and services as well as great food, activities, and live music. WashU will provide free shuttles to the festival. More>>
SPARK Applications
SPARK Sustainability Leadership Program applications are now open. SPARK leaders convene over Fall Welcome. The experience includes an overnight retreat, field trips, and service. More>>
SPARK Coordinator Position
The Office of Sustainability is searching for a part time student coordinator who will assist with the planning and execution of the annual SPARK Sustainability Leadership Program. More>>
Collections Coordinator Position
The Office of Sustainability is seeking applicants for a part time position that will support circularity at WashU through the organization of collections from the Share Our Stuff move-out drive. More>>
Join WUGA
Sign up to become a WashU Green Ambassador (WUGA). WUGAs are responsible for orienting first-year students to campus sustainability. Anyone with an interest in sustainability is welcome. More>>
SEC Exec Applications
Applications are being accepted for Student Environmental Council executive positions. Indicate interest in President, Vice President of Internal Relations, and Vice President of Outreach. More>>
Forest Park Forever Internships
Forest Park Forever is seeking applicants for a summer Education Program Assistant. This position helps the Forest Park Forever Education team prepare for education programs. More>>
DeepSouth Center for EJ Hiring
The DeepSouth Center for Environmental Justice is seeking applicants for six positions. The Center is dedicated to improving lives of families harmed by pollution in the Gulf Coast Region. More>>
Conservation Career Panel
The Endangered Species Coalition invites students who are interested in or curious about conservation to attend their Conservation Career Panels. There are two panels for college students. More>>
Do you have a sustainability story to tell from your office or department? Contact us to be featured as a guest author in the OOS newsletter.
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