News
Orientation 2019 Schedule
Monday, August 19th, 2019 News
Looking for the Office of Sustainability during Orientation 2019? You can find us tabling and/or presenting at the following events: DATE EVENT CAMPUS LOCATION TIME Wed, Jul 31 Dental School Lunch and Learn Boston… Read More
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
We are Hiring
Wednesday, August 7th, 2019 News
The Office of Sustainability is currently hiring interns for the Fall 2019 semester. All positions are paid. Please follow the links below to view the job descriptions and apply on Handshake. Specialty Recycling Intern Recycling… Read More
Conserving energy during periods of peak usage
Friday, July 26th, 2019 News
On campus and across the greater Tufts community, we can all do our part to help conserve energy during extra hot and humid summer days. Temperatures beyond 90° F result in periods of high energy… Read More
Blog post: Summer Compost Tips
Thursday, July 25th, 2019 News
Summer is the season when composting habits are mostly likely to be abandoned, due to pesky fruit flies and unpleasant smells, then never reinstated. Read this quick blog post for tips on how to keep composting all… Read More
2019 Sustainability Champions Ceremony and Reception
Wednesday, July 17th, 2019 Events News
On July 11th, the Office of Sustainability hosted an award ceremony and reception to recognize the sustainability achievements of students, faculty and staff across all Tufts campuses. President Tony Monaco presented awards to the 48… Read More
Tufts adds more solar panels on Medford/Somerville campus
Thursday, June 27th, 2019 News
Check out this recent TuftsNow article that discusses two recent solar installations on the Medford/Somerville campus- one on top of Lewis Hall and another on top of the TTC. Learn about how Tufts is helping… Read More
2019 Tufts Sustainability Champions Ceremony & Reception
Tuesday, June 18th, 2019 Events
You’re invited! 2019 Tufts Sustainability Champions Ceremony & Reception What: Tufts President Tony Monaco will present awards to the 48 new Eco-Ambassadors trained this year, the 21 Green Offices certified this year, and others… Read More
Tufts earns STARS Silver rating
Wednesday, May 15th, 2019 News
This spring Tufts University earned a STARS Silver rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE)! STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System measures… Read More
