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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.

University Sustainability Planning

Read about university sustainability planning.

Tufts Sustainability Progress

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After receiving three silver ratings since 2011, we are proud to share that Tufts achieved a Gold STARS rating in November 2022!

Read how here.

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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.

Find Out More

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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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Our Newsletter

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Tufts Sustainability in Action

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  • History Hidden Under the Glaciers Sep 14th
    Climate researcher Allie Balter-Kennedy, named a top young American scientist by Scientific American, digs under the Greenland ice sheet for clues about past warming, with an eye to the future
    Taylor McNeil
  • A Garden That Grows Art Supplies Aug 24th
    Students harvest inks, pigments, and community in the SMFA at Tufts fiber and dye garden
    Kara Baskin
  • Engineering Resilience Before Disaster Strikes Aug 7th
    Farshid Vahedifard studies how our natural and built environments respond to extreme events—and helps communities and decision makers better prepare for what comes next
    Mike Silver