Tufts Places Third in 2013 MassCommute Bicycle Challenge
MassCommute Bicycle Challenge is a “a week-long, free and friendly competition amongst Massachusetts businesses, educational institutions, and municipalities” that took place May 11, 2013 to May 19, 2013. Tufts won third place in the “Academic – Large” category. See all the winners here!
Working group for Socially Responsible Investment
In response to Tufts Divest’s efforts to create a more sustainable endowment, President Monaco has requested a small working group be established to address the issue of socially responsible investments and climate change.
Campus Sustainability Council Report Released
The Campus Sustainability Council has released its report outlining recommendations to reduce the university’s environmental footprint. Download a copy now to learn what Tufts has done in the area of sustainability and what is being considered for the future.
Tufts Eco-Map
Looking for eco-friendly resources on campus? Not sure of where to find fair trade coffee or compost bins closest to your dorm? Check out the Tufts Eco-Map to locate and discover sustainable resources on campus! Download a PDF version now.
Tufts Wins Award for Transportation Sustainability
The Tufts Daily Reports: “Tufts received a Pinnacle Award for excellence in transportation sustainability options at the Massachusetts Excellence in Commuter Options (ECO) Awards ceremony at Fenway Park.” Read more!
No car? No problem. Tufts has four Zipcars
Need to make a trip across campus, to the grocery store, or want to get away for a weekend with friends? Zipcar is the perfect solution. Zipcar is an on-campus, on-demand car rental service which lets you use cars when you need them by the hour or by the day, with the price of gas and insurance included. The cars are conveniently located on-campus and start at the price of $8.25 per hour and can be unlocked with a membership card after making a reservation online or on your smart phone. Memberships are available to everyone 21 or older, including international students. Students can join for just $15 for a one year membership and faculty and staff can join for $25 (with discounted Mon-Fri driving rates).
Zipcar can help to solve parking problems in urban areas while also providing a way for people to get around without owning a car.
The Zipcar and Tufts collaboration is part of a larger effort managed by the Tufts Climate Initiative (TCI) to reduce university greenhouse gas emissions and protect the global climate.
For more information or to sign-up, go to www.zipcar.com/tufts. Use the promotional code TUFTSZIP2013 to receive a $15 in free driving credit.
Sustainability Events
New events (on- and off-campus) are posted regularly on our blog, TuftsGetsGreen.
Visit Tufts Environmental Events, a common calendar for events within the Tufts sustainability community to see what’s going on around campus.
The latest from our blog
- President’s Campus Sustainability Council Releases Report
- Bay State Bike Week
- Summer Internship – Tufts Office of Sustainability
- Earth Week – Past and Future!
- Earth Week Scavenger Hunt
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Sustainability Council Report released
The Campus Sustainability Council convened by President Tony Monaco in January 2012 has released a report outlining its recommendations to reduce the university’s environmental footprint.The Council’s report renews Tufts’ commitments to greenhouse gas reduction goals and sets new ones focused on controlling emissions, waste reduction, and water conservation – areas where Tufts’ operations have the greatest impact on the environment.
This document will be the starting point for the next phase in the process: implementation planning, which will be overseen by Vice President of Operations Linda Snyder. The Council, co-chaired by President Monaco and Executive Vice President Patricia Campbell, was comprised of students, staff and faculty representing all Tufts campuses in Massachusetts.
Download a copy now to learn what Tufts has done in the area of sustainability and what is being considered for the future. When implementation planning gets underway, we are counting on the Tufts community to stay engaged and participate in creating the change needed to build a sustainable university.
Come visit the Office of Sustainability on campus!
We are located in the back of Miller Hall, across the parking lot from Hillel. We share a space with the Tufts Institute of the Environment and Environmental Studies Program.
View Tufts Office of Sustainability in a larger map or to get directions
Download the Tuts Eco-Map (in PDF) if you are looking for eco-friendly resources on the Medford campus like compost stations and recycling bins.
