Building a greener campus for a brighter future

Sustainable Nevada develops green initiatives on campus, providing engagement and educational opportunities, working to make silver and blue the new green.

Sustainability on campus, in our community and beyond

Beth Leger sits next to President Sandoval in the podcast recording studio, while making the Wolf Pack hand sign.

Sagebrushers season 5 episode 2 celebrates Earth Day with a conversation with the director of the Museum of Natural History

College of Science Foundation Professor Beth Leger explores her desert plant research, starting the Nevada Native Seed Bank and more

The University's quad with blooming trees and two students walking away from the camera, one is walking with a bicycle.

University’s Earth Month events support the planet and drive sustainability innovation

Events include e-waste recycling initiatives, thrifting, food waste reduction competitions and more

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Ask the Professor: How does elevation influence climate change impacts in mountains?

Natural Resources & Environmental Science Professor Adrian Harpold dives into mountain ecohydrology of the Sierra Nevada Mountains

Sustainability in our academic programs

Campus initiatives

What's new on our sustainable campus

Exterior south view of the John Tulloch Business Building

The future of business starts this October

The LEED-certified John Tulloch Business Building is thoughtfully designed to encourage and support innovation, collaboration and entrepreneurial thinking for all Wolf Pack students.

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E-waste drop off

Students, staff and faculty can drop off limited personal e-waste items at the Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center and DeLaMare Science and Engineering Library Makerspace. Learn more about eligible items and drop-off locations.

Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences exterior surrounded by trees.

Lake Tahoe Sustainability Certificate

During a Semester at Tahoe, students can engage with an interdisciplinary curriculum and thoughtful place-bound experiences.

Join us for events focused on sustainability

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Coming together across campus

The sustainability committee is a working committee that brings together passionate students and faculty from across campus who are committed to creating meaningful and lasting change for our community.

Meet the Committee

Get involved

Whether you're a student, faculty or a member of our community, we have many ways for you to get involved in sustainability. Sign up for our newsletter, join a club, or be a part of our committee and more!

Connect with us
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Supporting the Wolf Pack Rising Strategic Plan

Learn how we're making silver and blue the new green

Read the University's goal