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Refresh Your Specialty Recycling Knowledge

Thursday, June 16th, 2022 News

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

Make Your Event Zero-Waste

Friday, June 10th, 2022 Events News

  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

Campus Sustainability Council Planning Process Update

Monday, February 7th, 2022 News

The Tufts Campus Sustainability Council, made up of students, staff, and faculty with in-depth experience and expertise in climate change and sustainability, is tasked with creating an overarching sustainability vision and goals for the university.… Read More

2021-2022 Green Fund Winners Announced

Friday, December 17th, 2021 News

On December 13th, the Green Fund selection committee deliberated and voted to award all finalists funding for their projects. These innovative sustainability projects will be implemented over the next year on Tufts campuses, and we’ll… Read More

Green Fund Applications Now Open

Tuesday, June 15th, 2021 Events

Do you have an idea to improve campus sustainability? Apply to the Green Fund to receive funding for the implementation and maintenance of your project. Previous projects include a hydroponics farm, mask recycling, the SMFA… Read More

FY 2019-20 Campus Sustainability Report

Friday, June 4th, 2021 News

View the Office of Sustainability’s progress report on campus sustainability for the 2019 and 2020 fiscal years (July 2018 – June 2020). This report serves as a brief summary of the sustainability projects that were… Read More

Recycling and Waste Reduction Coordinator

Wednesday, May 19th, 2021 News

The Office of Sustainability, in collaboration with Facilities Services -Campus Services, is hiring a Recycling and Waste Reduction Coordinator to join our staff full-time in FY22. This person oversees the recycling, waste reduction, and reuse… Read More