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Introducing a New Sustainability Fellowship
Starting this fall, the Office of Sustainability along with the Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning department will open a new fellowship. The Fellowship focuses on building the capacity of frontline communities, those who experience... Read More
Jasmine LaMotte, E26, Pursues Food Justice with Internship Funding Support
Amidst the roots and soil of a budding community garden in Brockton, MA, Jasmine LaMotte, E26, is face-to-face with the complexities of providing fresh, healthy, and accessible food to marginalized communities. Jasmine is completing a... Read More
Tufts MBTA UPass Program Starting Fall 2024
We're excited to announce the SMFA UPass program starts this fall! All SMFA students will receive a MBTA Charlie Card with unlimited access to subway and local bus routes. Additional program information and details about... Read More
Celebrating Student Climate Leaders
The Office of Sustainability updated its mission in 2023 to more clearly connect its work with the purpose of the university. The renewed focus is to harness Tufts’ potential to be a model of just sustainability by linking our... Read More
Four Students in Sustainability Programming Recognized for Annual University Awards
Four students have been named as recipients of Tufts’ annual awards, celebrating their academic abilities and their work promoting sustainability on campus. The students are all members of the Sustainable CORE Fellows program, who work... Read More
Charting the Path to Net-Zero: Students Present Decarbonization Recommendations to Tufts Sustainability Council
Over 150 students at Tufts have conducted research projects this academic year to help Tufts make progress on its sustainability goals. With a focus on helping direct Tufts’ decarbonization strategy, these undergraduate and graduate students... Read More

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Introducing a New Sustainability Fellowship

Jasmine LaMotte, E26, Pursues Food Justice with Internship Funding Support

Tufts MBTA UPass Program Starting Fall 2024

Four Students in Sustainability Programming Recognized for Annual University Awards

Charting the Path to Net-Zero: Students Present Decarbonization Recommendations to Tufts Sustainability Council

University Sustainability Planning

As an institution of higher education, Tufts provides transformative experiences for students and faculty to generate bold ideas, innovate in the face of complex challenges, and distinguish themselves as active citizens of the world, which includes creating a just and sustainable future for all. The Tufts Sustainability Council made up of faculty, students, and staff with in-depth experience and expertise in climate change and sustainability, helps Tufts select effective, impactful strategies to follow through on its imperative to confront climate change and create a just and sustainable campus environment.

Read about university sustainability planning.

Partnerships for Climate Resilience Oct 18th
With climate change amplifying weather extremes, Tufts collaborates with two under-resourced communities at high risk of environmental hazards
Laura Ferguson
Society as Part of the Offshore Wind Plan Sep 23rd
A School of Engineering collaboration with Tisch College of Civic Life gets off the ground
Laura Ferguson
The Ocean Gives Up Its Secrets Sep 5th
In a Tell Me More podcast episode, faculty and alumni plumb the depths to better know our watery planet, from sea-level rise to shipwrecks to giant squid
Julie Flaherty , Anna Miller, Emily Brognano

Office of Sustainability

Introducing a New Sustainability Fellowship

Jasmine LaMotte, E26, Pursues Food Justice with Internship Funding Support

Tufts MBTA UPass Program Starting Fall 2024

Celebrating Student Climate Leaders

Four Students in Sustainability Programming Recognized for Annual University Awards

Charting the Path to Net-Zero: Students Present Decarbonization Recommendations to Tufts Sustainability Council

Our vision is for Tufts University to become an equitable, thriving community that advances global sustainable development by producing resilient problem solvers and scalable solutions.

To achieve this vision, the Office of Sustainability's mission is to create inspiring, resilient campuses and leaders by linking institutional challenges with education and research.

Recycling At Tufts

Find out how and where to recycle here at Tufts on the Facilities Services' Recycling and Waste Management website. There, you will also find information about our other waste reduction and zero-waste initiatives.

Tufts Eco Map

The Tufts Eco Map illustrates all sustainability-related locations on campus including compost bins, zip cars, bike racks, public transportation stops, electric vehicle charging stations and more!

Our Newsletter

Sign up for our monthly newsletter to receive sustainability-related news from all campuses, upcoming events, job postings, and other content relevant to the Tufts community and beyond.

Data Dashboard

Explore energy and water use data on all Tufts campuses with this interactive dashboard. Find out where and how energy and water are used, and the greenhouse gas emissions associated with this energy use.

University Sustainability Planning

Tufts Sustainability Progress

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