As we work to create a thriving, sustainable, and equitable university, it is important to reflect on and acknowledge what our campus communities have accomplished. Click to see recent sustainability achievements at Tufts. Read More
The 2022-23 Green Fund winners have been announced! From energy-producing treadmills to indigenous knowledge workshops, these Green Fund projects cover a wide range of sustainable initiatives. Learn more about current and on-going Green Fund projects... Read More
Did you complete an environment or sustainability related report, project, or research assignment this past semester? Inspire other Jumbos by uploading it to our Student Project Database in the Tufts Digital Library. Read More
The long-awaited Green Line Extension is finally here! The new Green Line Extension opened December 12 and is a great option for sustainable and accessible transportation! Click here to read more about attractions along the... Read More
In line with its commitment to sustainability, Tufts University is increasing its capacity to become a higher education leader in sustainability and climate matters. As one piece of this effort, Dano Weisbord became Tufts... Read More
New compost bins have been installed in eateries around the Medford campus. These bins can be found inside the JCC Starbucks, Hotung Cafe, Kindlevan Cafe, and outside of Hodgedon. Signs are posted which outline what... Read More
A new specialty recycling station has been installed at the SMFA! Facilities staff, Jason Pacheco, led the effort to create a specialty recycling station for the SMFA community to recycle unique items like batteries, small... Read More
The Tufts Sustainability Council is shaping the future of climate action at the University. They are creating a vision for sustainability and selecting 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.
The powerful food companies need to stop expanding industrial livestock farming by reducing the number of animals and work towards reducing emissions of methane and nitrous oxide which would buy lifesaving time to our rapidly warming planet. https://www.wired.com/story/the-food-system-is-awful-for-the-climate-it-doesnt-have-to-be/
🌲🌳🌲 #InternationalDayofForests is coming up, so let’s talk old-growth and mature trees and how they can help take on climate change. Until recently, it was thought trees' ability to absorb carbon declined with age. We now know that's not the case --it's the opposite in fact!
Join us Saturday April 8th @ 2pm for a great program about the history of the #bicycle - make sure to RSVP with @MassBike! https://www.massbike.org/history-of-the-bicycle-with-david-herlihy 🚲