Certain items are not conventionally recyclable in the mixed recycling bin. To ensure maximum diversion from the landfill, Tufts has implemented specialty recycling streams on all four campuses. Check out our specialty recycling page to learn... Read More
Happy June! Linked below are two reading lists containing environmental articles related to Pride and Juneteenth in celebration of the contributions of queer and Black environmentalists. Pride Month Reading List Juneteenth Reading List Tufts Office... Read More
One of Tufts long-term sustainability goals is to reduce landfill waste by 3% each year! You can contribute to these efforts by implementing small changes to make your campus events low or zero waste.... Read More
Want to improve sustainability on campus? Students and employees can apply for funding to lead sustainability projects on all campuses, up to $40,000! Solar panels, hydroponics, art installations, social justice events – the Office of... Read More
Julian Agyeman Ph.D. FRSA FRGS, Professor of Urban and Environmental Policy and Planning, is the originator of the increasingly influential concept of just sustainabilities, which explores the intersecting goals of social justice and environmental sustainability defined... Read More
The Office of Sustainability offers Sustainability and Recycling certifications for employees on the Tufts Learning Center. In a little over an hour, you can get trained in sustainability and recycling as it pertains to Tufts.... Read More
The Tufts Campus Sustainability Council is helping Tufts select effective, impactful goals and strategies leading to a sustainable university that serves current and future students and employees equally while supporting the health and wellbeing of all of humanity and our home planet.
Read about the council's university sustainability planning.
We saved 21,662 pounds of waste and usable items from landfills due to low-waste efforts this spring.
Items collected will be sold at our back to school sale, or sent to local charities, reducing the need to buy new. Find our low waste event guide: https://bit.ly/39TOOD0