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UC earns accolades as a nationwide leader in sustainability

The Sierra Club and Princeton Review have recognized UC as a leader in university sustainability.


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UC is #1 in green power usage

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, UC ranks No. 1 among colleges and universities when it comes to green electricity use.


UC research: Berkeley Lab’s infinitely recyclable plastic

A Berkeley Lab team has been working for several years to develop a game-changing plastic that, unlike traditional plastics, can be recycled indefinitely and is not made from petroleum. 


UC marked Earth Day with a host of bold green initiatives and research

Here’s a round-up of UC’s work to make the Golden State — and the world — a greener place.


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Sustainability at Home: Preserving your spring harvest

In the next Sustainability at Home event, hear about Earth Month from UCOP Director of Sustainability Matthew St. Clair and learn to preserve your spring harvest.


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Celebrate Earth Month by getting your home office green-certified

Challenge yourself to assess your home office footprint and learn green-themed tips along the way.


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Celebrate Earth Month by getting your home office green-certified

UCOP’s Sustainability Affinity Group (SAG) is bringing a fun sustainability challenge to your work-from-home office!  Challenge yourself to assess your home office footprint and learn green-themed tips along the way. All participants will receive


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UC and the Biden administration will partner to address the climate crisis

UC welcomes a stronger partnership with the federal government to embark on a new period of innovation and discovery in regards to addressing the climate crisis.


Green Building Matters Podcast features Matt St. Clair

UC’s director of sustainability — also a LEED fellow — recently talked about UC’s industry-leading sustainability goals, and how his role at UC is his dream job, during a podcast interview.


Reminder: Sustainable composting event this Thursday

The UCOP Sustainability Affinity Group welcomes three San Mateo County Office of Sustainability Master Composters for a discussion about transforming food scraps and plant trimmings into a nutrient-rich garden soil amendment.


Sustainability at Home: How to feed your soil with compost

Join UCOP Sustainability Affinity Group, in partnership with the UCOP Department of Energy and Sustainability, for a presentation by three master composters.