UW-Green Bay is striving to become a national leader in sustainability. In 2007, the University became one of the first 100 college and university campuses to sign the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment. As a signatory, UW-Green Bay is committed to becoming a climate neutral campus.
Discover what we are going to meet these goals.
Explore how you can get involved.
Carbon Footprint Analysis
Energy Conservation and Renewable Energy
Explore strategies for reducing consumption of electricity and natural gas and using renewables like wind and solar power.
Landscapes, Air and Water
Find ways to reduce the use of water, manage storm water, and improve air quality.
- Cofrin Arboretum
- Air Quality
- Lenfestey Family Courtyard
- Stormwater Management Plan (large file)
- UW-Green Bay Stormwater Information
- Environmental Protection Agency
- Low Impact Development Center
- Database of Green Roof Projects
Building Design and Construction
Use Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver guidelines to improve building efficiency, reduce energy use, and find sustainable building materials.
Food Issues and Waste Reduction
Take steps to reduce waste from food packaging and increase awareness of an extensive recycling program.
Sodexho goes biodegradable with dinnerware!
Dining Services and the University Union have announced a move to biodegradable dinnerware. All dining areas will now be using new plates and bowls, with cups and straws coming soon! The new dinnerware biodegrades in 60 to 180 days naturally... production of dinnerware emits less carbon dioxide and greenhouse gases, with no chemical residues. The dinnerware is produced from natural products, such as corn, wheat starch, and potato starch.
Products and Purchasing
Augment state purchasing requirements whenever possible by buying products with recycled content produced within 500 miles of campus and using surplus sales to promote re-use.
Alternative Transportation
Reducing the number of vehicles on campus to help improve air quality and reduce total energy consumption.
- Zimride - rideshare program
- UW-Green Bay students create Brown County cycling map. Available at various Brown County municipalities, bicycle retail outlets and at the University Union Information Center.
- UW-Green Bay students ride mass transit with UPass for FREE!