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.

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.

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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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Sustainability in our academic programs

Campus initiatives

Sustainability on campus, in our community and beyond

A group of scientists from the workshops stand on a boat out on Lake Tahoe.

University of Nevada, Reno convenes global experts to safeguard the world’s largest trout

Leading scientists, conservationists, tribal representatives and students from around the world addressed urgent conservation challenges facing the largest trout species on Earth

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Ask the professor: what makes Tahoe snow so unique?

State Climatologist and Professor Baker Perry answers questions about the science of snow in the Sierras, and how different weather patterns affect local snowpacks

Course participants splitting seedlings.

Extension offers hands-on training in soil-free vegetable farming in southern Nevada

Indoor vertical farming and hydroponic crops production can expand food production in arid climates

Supporting the Wolf Pack Rising Strategic Plan

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

Read the University's goal