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Bon Appetit Feeds Local Organization
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, an estimated 30-40% of the food supply is wasted in the United States. Reducing food waste is ranked as the number one solution to mitigating the warming effects of climate change. WashU School of Medicine (WUSM) dining partner, Bon Appetit, is actively working to reduce food waste generated on campus.  
 
Over the past year, Ivy Magruder, Bon Appetit General Manager at WUSM, partnered with WashU students and the Food Recovery Network. As students are the main contacts for this program, it took a pause for the summer break, leaving a vacuum for food donations. Bon Appetit employee, Britnee Gamble, noticed this gap, and recommended Ivy get in touch with an organization called St. Louis Empowerment Center. More>>
SPARK Ignites Campus Sustainability
During Fall Welcome, twenty student participants in the SPARK Sustainability Leadership Program put in hundreds of volunteer hours, spent time in nature, and learned about campus sustainability. More>>
The 'Share Our Stuff' Cycle
Every year, April marks the beginning of the student move-out season. The Share Our Stuff program collects unwanted items from students and makes the items available for area non-profits as well as the WashU community. More>>
Supporting Lab Sustainability Efforts
Sophie Keyser, a sustainability intern working with Environmental Health & Safety over the summer, developed two informational flyers to support WashU labs in reducing chemical waste across campuses. More>>
WashU Decarbonization Initiative
The McKelvey School of Engineering has received a five-year $26 million grant--the largest in its history--from the National Science Foundation to lead a transformation of manufacturing to zero emissions. More>>
Bioplastics from Purple Bacteria
Two new studies by WashU biologists working in the lab of Arpita Bose are exploring a purple bacteria that is a potential source of bioplastic production. These studies may highlight new ways to produce this valuable material. More>>
Fort NRB earns LEED Gold
The Fort Neuroscience Research Building at WashU Medicine has earned LEED Gold certification. Achieving this rating requires meeting standards on categories like energy use and material recycling. More>>
A big heartfelt thank you to everyone who supported our Share Our Stuff Move-in Sales! We are happy to announce that we're hosting regular warehouse hours again, starting September 27th. More information here.
College Transit Challenge
Sept. 20, St. Louis Metro boundaries
Help WashU defend its title as College Transit Challenge champions and register for the challenge. Log your trips on Metrolink and Metrobus on Friday, September 20th. Challenge is open to students, faculty, and staff. More>>
Tune It Up!
Sept. 25, 11 am - 2 pm, DUC Edison Courtyard
Stop by for a quick safety and basic maintenance check for your bike. Be sure to register your bike to save time beforehand! This event is a partnership between the Office of Sustainability and Parking & Transportation Services. More>>
Danforth Campus Foraging Tour
Oct. 1, 12 pm, base of Brookings steps
Celebrate the fall season with an exploration of edible plants on campus. The tour will be led by Dr. Froggi VanRiper, a lecturer in Environmental Studies. The tour will depart from the base of the Brookings steps. More>>
WUSM Farmers Market
Thursdays, 10 am - 2 pm, UHSP Quad
Stop by WashU's weekly farmers market for fresh seasonal produce from HOSCO, WashU's Community Supported Agriculture partner, purchase wholesome artisan baked goods, farm fresh mushrooms and much more. More>>
LEC presents Canopy Cities
Sept. 14, 10 am - 12 pm, Risa Commons
WashU undergraduates are invited to spend the morning learning from Tim Beatley, professor of Sustainable Communities at the University of Virginia. Beatley will address the emerging importance of urban trees. More>>
Endangered Wolf Center Tour
Sept. 21, 10 am, Endangered Wolf Center
Join ESA SEEDS STL on a tour of the Endangered Wolf Center. SEEDS STL is a student group focused on engaging students from marginalized and underrepresented backgrounds in hands-on opportunities in ecology. More>>
Volunteer at Busch Stadium with SEC
Sept. 21, 5:15 pm, Busch Stadium
Join Student Environmental Council in volunteering with the Busch Stadium Green Team during a St. Louis Cardinals game. The group will take the Metrolink together. Register for limited spots. More>>
Mindfulness Week
Sept. 24-27, Danforth Campus
Participate in any of the many events during WashU Mindfulness Week. There will be opportunities to engage in mindful practice, hear from experienced practitioners, and learn about mindfulness research at WashU. More>>
AFAS Colloquium Series
Sept. 24, 4 pm, Simon Hall Room 1
Two faculty from the Department of African & African American Studies present their research, including intersections of race, education, and the environment from their new postdoctoral fellow, Dr. Jessical Samuel. More>>
Capturing Nature Exhibit
Now through Dec. 15, Olin Library
Visit the John M. Olin Library's Thomas Gallery to view botanical artifacts across diverse media. This exhibition combines a broad range of materials created over centuries to examine how humans interact with plants. More>>
STL Vegan Market
Sept. 14, 4 - 8 pm, 2 Acre Park
Check out this monthly night market featuring the diverse array of St. Louis's best vegan foods, goods, music, and much more. The night market's location is 3901 Forest Park Avenue, across from IKEA. More>>
EcoCareers Summit
Sept. 18, 12 - 4 pm, Virtual
This summit organized by the National Wildlife Foundation prepares students and young professionals for careers in wildlife and sustainability by providing information from analysts and employers. More>>
Circular STL Symposium
Sept. 24, 9 am - 1 pm, Cortex COLLAB Space
This event will shine a light on effective circular activities in the region, create opportunities for like-minded folks to share ideas and resources, and demonstrate support for a sustainable future in the region. More>>
OneSTL Sustainability Lab
Sept. 24, 3:45 pm, T-REX or Zoom
Learn about the cost savings and other benefits seen by a local school, church, and municipality that have installed solar. By learning from each other, more organizations will be able to reap the benefits. More>>
Midwest Climate Collab is Hiring
The MCC is in search of excellent candidates for a full-time Climate Resource Specialist. This position will oversee key strategic and programmatic activities and will be based in Cleveland. More>>
DefaultVeg Ambassadors
The DefaultVeg Student Ambassador Program is for changemakers who want to bring the movement to their university. Ambassadors support shifting menus to be more sustainable and inclusive. 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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