Happy Birthday Green Fund!
December 2, 2021
Please join us in wishing the Green Fund a Happy Birthday!
PMCS Furniture Reuse Program Launches
October 29, 2021
Project Management and Construction Services (PMCS) staff recently launched the PMCS Furniture Reuse Program which contributes to the campus circular economy by connecting furniture removal with furniture needs.
Waste 101: Programs to Know at UT Austin
August 27, 2021
Resource Recovery and University Housing and Dining (UHD) have continued to expand sustainability opportunities on campus over the past 18 months in support of UT Austin’s Zero Waste Goal of diverting 90% of waste from the landfill. It has never been easier to learn about recycling and composting, and there are so many opportunities to get involved!
Blog: Trash to Treasure to Making Amends (2020-2021 Student Reflection Series)
July 20, 2021
Part of our 2020-2021 Student Reflection Series. Blog post by Parker Lynas, Trash to Treasure Project Co-Lead with the Campus Environmental Center.
Blog: Growing Through the Pandemic (2020-2021 Student Reflection Series)
July 6, 2021
Part of our 2020-2021 Student Reflection Series. Blog post by Nikki Hammond, Microfarm Project Co-Lead with the Campus Environmental Center.
Carbon Storage on the Gulf Coast
July 5, 2021
The stage is set for a new carbon storage economy to emerge along the Gulf Coast, according to a study led by The University of Texas at Austin, with the region offering ample opportunities to capture and store carbon, and recent state and federal incentives giving an added push to get started.
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How UT’s Sustainability Infrastructure Reduced Waste in a Time of Crisis
July 1, 2021
UT Austin's wide array of zero waste initiatives adapted during the pandemic, as reported by Alcalde.
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How the Global Pandemic Will Transform Architecture, Food, and Other Industries
July 1, 2021
While we can’t predict the future, we can make educated guesses about how certain industries will be impacted by the pandemic. The Alcalde spoke with UT faculty and professors from different disciplines, all experts in their fields, about what may have changed for good.
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Solar Power Innovator Named Director of Energy Institute
June 30, 2021
Brian Korgel, a professor in the McKetta Department of Chemical Engineering, will be the next director of the Energy Institute at The University of Texas at Austin, effective Sept. 1.
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Collaboration to Fight Extreme Heat in Austin
June 29, 2021
A collaborative project among UT researchers, community groups, Austin residents, and the City of Austin aims to develop strategies to cool down temperature hot spots.
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