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Earth Day Carpool Matching Lunch

Thursday, March 5th, 2020

The 50th annual Earth Day is coming up on April 22nd. It’s the perfect time to change up old routines and do something beneficial for the planet! If you have a drive-alone commute to the Medford/Somerville… Read More

Happy Holidays from the Office of Sustainability!

Wednesday, December 18th, 2019

As the semester comes to a close, the Office of Sustainability is looking back over what we accomplished in 2019 at Tufts to make our community greener. Please watch this 1-minute video to get a… Read More

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Boston Climate Strike: December 6, 2019

Tuesday, November 19th, 2019

On December 6, 2019, millions of people around the world will once again strike to demand climate action. A rally will be held for Tufts students, faculty, and staff in front of Sophia Gordon Hall beginning… Read More

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Green Fund Applications are open now!

Thursday, October 10th, 2019

Have an idea for a sustainability related project? Need funding? The Green Fund provides funding for sustainability projects on Tufts Campus. Students, faculty and staff from all of Tufts’ campuses are eligible and encouraged to apply! $40,000… Read More

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Blog Post: Anaerobic Digester

Monday, August 19th, 2019

Earlier this month, our office organized a field trip for Tufts Eco-Ambassadors and other interested individuals to visit Vanguard Renewables, an organics recycler in western Massachusetts. Read our recent blog post to learn about how anaerobic… Read More

Senior & Late Stay Move Out 2019!

Tuesday, May 14th, 2019 News

Student workers and key staff worked hard during finals to help students move out of university housing and divert as many unwanted items from the landfill as possible! If you’re still on campus, you can… Read More

2018 Eco-Ambassador Grant Winners

Wednesday, June 6th, 2018 News

Through participation in either two condensed half-day or monthly 2-hour educational sessions, Tufts’ faculty and staff Eco-Ambassadors are eligible to apply for a $100 grant to help realize a project that will further sustainability efforts… Read More

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