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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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2018 Spotlight Award from MassRIDES

Friday, June 1st, 2018 News

This year, Tufts University was awarded an honorable mention for the 2018 Spotlight Award. The award is given by MassRIDES to companies and organizations that offer and incentivize sustainable commuting options. Tufts offers their employees, staff,… Read More

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Zero-Waste President’s Picnics

Thursday, May 31st, 2018 Events

On Wednesday, May 11th and 23rd, Tufts University’s President Monaco hosted the annual President’s picnic lunches at the SMFA and Medford campuses respectively. Many employees, staff, and students gathered to enjoy the delicious food prepared… Read More

Waste Bin Liner Changes

Thursday, May 10th, 2018 News

Black Bags Are Here! Say goodbye to blue bags in the landfill bin! Now all trash will be collected in black bags and recycling will continue to be collected in clear bags. Please note that the blue… Read More

Trash bags with black liners, recycling with clear/white liners.