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Sustainability

"green" is more than a part of our name

Sustainability at UW-Green Bay, where "green" is more than a part of our name. Whether you look at the vast natural areas on campus, our educational philosophy, or our history – dedicating ourselves to a sustainable future has been important here ever since our founding.

Faculty Development

Our faculty development program brings fresh ideas into the classrooms at UW-Green Bay.

Plastic Film Recycling

Give new life to old bags! Bring your grocery bags (and more!) to one of our recycling bins!
Find locations and more

Can I recycle this?

What to do with your old batteries, light bulbs, and toner cartridges? Save them from the landfill!
Learn how and where

Message from the Chancellor

"As chancellor, I am proud of our emphasis on sustainability, and proud of our students, alumni and their difference-making work in green careers locally and around the world."
Read the full message

Eco U Snapshot

Lenfesty Courtyard in fall, as seen by Patti Cole.
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Make your degree greener

The EMBI-Certificate is open to students in all academic programs, and will not delay your graduation.
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Green Honors for 'Eco U'

UW-Green Bay is proud to be included in The Princeton Review’s Guide to 375 Green Colleges: 2017 Edition. Download the full report

UW-Green Bay is cool

It's official: UW-Green Bay is 242nd on the 2019 Sierra Club' Cool Schools ranking.
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Silver STARS™

We achieved silver status in the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System™ (STARS) two times in a row! Read more