Campus Master Plan
The University of Utah has a number of exciting goals for the future. The Master Plan aims to build a more sustainable campus.
Climate Neutrality
University of Utah President Michael K. Young has signed the American Colleges and Universitys Presidents Climate Commitment. Learn more...
Purchasing
There is now a “Green” page on the University Purchasing web site where they added “Environmentally Preferable Purchasing” clauses to the “Terms and Conditions” that are sent with every Purchase Order and Request for Quotation.
Building Energy Use
The University follows SBEEP standards (State Building Energy Efficiency Program), the updated state energy efficiency policy that is supervised by the Division of Facilities Construction and Management for the state. Learn more...
Recycling
All University of Utah faculty, staff, and students now have access to recyling bins for office pack and mixed paper, aluminum, and cardboard recycling. Learn more...
Food Services
Dining Services has made a number of successful changes as well including paper towels, napkins, and lunch boxes are made from 100% recycled materials. Electronic menu-boards reduce paper waste. Fry-oil and cardboard are recycled, and chemical buckets for cleaning are re-used. Learn more...
*Note that the Office of Sustainability is a clearinghouse for information on sustainability initiatives being carried out by other departments and groups at the U of Utah.
Please contact us if you have questions or ideas to contribute!