Commitment to Staff at WUSM Dining

According to the Green Dining Alliance, which certifies and promotes St. Louis restaurants in their sustainability practices including three WashU dining outlets, taking care of your staff is one important hallmark of a green restaurant. This has never been more present today, as the COVID-19 pandemic changed and continues to change every aspect of our lives.  

The Bon Appetit Management Company, which is responsible for WashU’s dining services, prides itself on its sustainable operations. “Our dream is to be the premier onsite restaurant company known for its culinary expertise and commitment to socially responsible practices,” they say, and this mission certainly rings true at WashU, especially today. To see a prime example of creatively caring for dining staff, let’s take a look at WashU School of Medicine, where operations changed substantially after the arrival of the COVID pandemic. More>>
Sustainable Swag
All of us have either given out or at least received free WashU swag in one form or another. Meet WashU's Trademark Licensing Program. They are centering sustainability in their approved vendors list. More>>
New WashU CSA Vendor
We are very excited to announce a new Community Supported Agriculture vendor to serve our WashU community. Learn more about HOSCO and access the form to sign up for more information. More>>
Trailnet Annual Crash Report
This 2021 report is a snapshot and analysis of traffic violence in the St. Louis region. It lays out recommendations to address root causes. Check out the report to learn more about traffic disparities. More>>
Something's Up
Fine particulate matter is the leading cause of environment-related diseases around the world. Two WashU researchers work together to understand this problem and come up with mitigation strategies. More>>
As spring events start to look a little more "normal," refer to Green Event Resources to guide planning efforts - click here.
E-waste Recycling
March 22, 29; Danforth, Medical Campus
The Office of Information Security and the Office of Sustainability will be hosting e-waste recycling and confidential paper shredding services at both the Danforth and Medical Campuses. More>>
Quarterly SAT Meeting
March 16, 12pm
We are excited to host Anne Tieber, St. Louis Zoo Curator of Birds, at our upcoming quarterly Sustainability Action Team meeting. Anne will talk about Lights Out Heartland and the bird strike initiative. More>>
WUSM Farmers Market
Thursdays starting April 7, 10 am - 2 pm
Human Resources, Office of Sustainability, and Operations & Facilities Management is excited to announce the return of the WUSM weekly farmers market. Due to construction, check back for location changes. More>>
April Active Transportation Month
Throughout April
Check out the list of events planned for April's ATM. Due to popular demand, we have an additional tune-up! We are also excited for the group MetroLink ride to the Medical Campus's Earth Day Festival. More>>
Circular Economy on Campus
March 15, 3 pm
The St. Louis Higher Education Sustainability Consortium invites you to a workshop about circular economies. Circular economies aim to eliminate waste and redesign systems to keep materials in use. More>>
Building Energy Exchange
March 23, 5:30 pm
The Building Energy Exchange formal kick-off party will be held at the Missouri History Museum. WashU has played an important role in the work of BE-Ex and continues to be an important partner in their mission. More>>
SAVE THE DATES! 
April 4-8 will be WashU's Earth Week. Keep an eye out for a special mailer with a list of events for Earth Week and other events throughout the month of April.
The Medical Campus will have an Earth Day Festival on April 21st. Anyone interested in volunteering can reach out to Heather Craig.
Summer Internship Positions
The Energy, Sustainability, and Climate Change program has various open intern positions for the summer as well as some immediately available positions. More>>
Free Period Products Program
The Go Green for the Red free reusable period products program is aimed at making reusable menstrual products accessible. Register by April 1.  More>>
Project Developer Position
Azimuth Renewables is seeking a Project Developer to further expand their portfolio of development assets in Missouri and Illinois. Based in St. Louis, MO. More>>
Education Program Assistant
Forest Park Forever is seeking a seasonal Education Program Assistant to help prepare and facilitate educational programming over the summer. Based in St. Louis, MO. More>>
Summer Internship Positions
Forest ReLeaf is seeking applicants for two different summer positions, including a summer intern and applicants for their Canopy Crew. More>>
RAY Diversity Fellowship
Eligible applicants identify as Black, Indigenous, or person of color with interest in conservation and/or clean energy as well as equity. Apply by March 27. More>>
GPRO Training
A Green Professional Building Skills training and Operations and Maintenance Essentials course is available at a special discount rate using the code: D82UDGIQ. More>>
Climate Programs Intern
Second Nature is seeking applicants with a passion for climate justice for their Climate Programs Internship. The position is fully remote. Apply by  March 21. More>>
2022 Sustainability Awards
Earthday365 will be presenting five awards at this year's St. Louis Earth Day Festival (April 23). Nominate an Emerging Leader or another category by April 1. More>>
Penn Climate Ventures
Penn Climate Ventures Prize is a climate tech pitch competition recruiting innovative ideas on how to use tech in the fight against the climate crisis. Apply by April 8. More>>
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