Greenhouse Gas Inventory
UT Austin completed a Greenhouse Gas Inventory [pdf] in 2014. This report has given facilities administrators deeper insight into our overall climate impact, and are important reference documents for campus planning purposes.
Green Labs
The Green Labs Initiative is intended to provide researchers with resources and tools to implement sustainable practices and reduce utility use. The goal of the program is to save researchers and the university money while preserving resources and reducing the impact on the environment. See more information and an introductory video on Green Labs.
Single-Stream Recycling
The campus is a single-stream campus. Single-stream recycling is defined as the ability to mingle paper, cardboard, plastics, aluminum, and glass in the same bin, identical to the City of Austin program. For more information, email recycling@austin.utexas.edu.
Energy & Water Conservation
The Energy Stewardship & Building Optimization programs were launched by Facilities Services in 2012 to achieve targeted energy reduction goals across campus. These goals are building-specific and focus on both building operations and occupant education. Check out their Facebook page!
Water conservation programs are conducted by Landscaping Services and Utilities & Energy Management. The exterior irrigation monitoring pilot launched in 2012 has resulted in millions of gallons of water saved.
Transportation
The University of Texas at Austin strongly supports efforts to reduce congestion and curb vehicle pollution in the Austin area. The University has established an active Alternative Transportation Program, entitled Green on the Go, that seeks to reduce the use of single occupancy vehicles by staff, faculty, students, and visitors.
