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Tufts Alumni Highlight: Rosemary Loer
Rosemary Loer, a 2023 Tufts University mechanical engineering graduate, is making waves, literally, at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI). She designs and operates underwater vehicles that scientists from all kinds of fields use to...
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Students Stop By at The Back to School Reuse Sale
Get ready for move-in with FREE, sustainable supplies! As students prepare to return to campus, Tufts University's Office of Sustainability and Facilities Services are once again hosting the popular Back to School Reuse Sale! Event...
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Recent Alum's Air Pollution Planning Extends From Campus to Community
As climate change raises global temperatures, it is intensifying drought conditions across New England. In Massachusetts, this poses the threat of increasing wildfires and worsening air quality. Simran Patel, A25, focused on preparing Tufts to...
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Introducing the New APPLES Fellow: Kelsey Arrington-Podraza
Kelsey Arrington-Podraza brings her unique experience to sustainability work, combining grassroots community experience with policy expertise as this year's recipient of the Accelerating Policy and Planning Leadership for Equity and Sustainability (APPLES) Fellowship. The fellowship...
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Tufts Alumni Highlight: Carly Thibodeau
Meet Carly, Director of Sustainability at Holy Cross and proud Tufts alum! When Carly arrived at Tufts for graduate school in the Urban and Environmental Policy program at the height of the pandemic, she...
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New Approach to Alternative Energy Sources for College Campuses
At Tufts, state officials, higher education representatives, and energy experts highlight new regulations that could improve access to geothermal energy and lower costs for all
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Tufts Demystifies their Central Energy Plant with New Educational Signage
Have you seen the building with large glass windows across from the Tufts/Medford Green Line stop and wondered, "What is going on in there?" If so, you’re definitely not alone. Behind the glass facade is...
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Students Stop By at The Back to School Reuse Sale

Recent Alum's Air Pollution Planning Extends From Campus to Community

Introducing the New APPLES Fellow: Kelsey Arrington-Podraza

New Approach to Alternative Energy Sources for College Campuses

Tufts Demystifies their Central Energy Plant with New Educational Signage

A Tufts-Led, Historic Commitment to Sustainability Aug 26th
Thirty-five years ago, Tufts guided other universities to the creation of the Talloires Declaration. Its legacy endures today
Laura Ferguson
How Rural Women Advance India’s Sustainable Future Aug 26th
Ajaita Shah’s innovative “tech + trust” model has built a network of women entrepreneurs
Laura Ferguson
Wildfire Smoke Is Obvious. Its Long-Term Health Impacts Are Not Aug 20th
A School of Medicine expert and an alum share what’s needed to better understand how wildfire smoke, both wildland and urban, impacts our health
Emily Brognano

Office of Sustainability

Tufts Alumni Highlight: Rosemary Loer

Students Stop By at The Back to School Reuse Sale

Recent Alum's Air Pollution Planning Extends From Campus to Community

Introducing the New APPLES Fellow: Kelsey Arrington-Podraza

Tufts Alumni Highlight: Carly Thibodeau

New Approach to Alternative Energy Sources for College Campuses

Tufts Demystifies their Central Energy Plant with New Educational Signage

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.

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Waste Reduction

Find out how and where to reduce waste here at Tufts on the Facilities Services' Recycling and Waste Management website. There, you will also find information about 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!

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