The Office of Sustainability
As a public higher education institution, the University at Albany has both an obligation and an opportunity to be a leader in sustainability. Our institution can and should serve as a model for other colleges and universities as well as for our own students and the community around us.
To see what we are doing to be more sustainable visit our Sustainability Dashboard!
Office Composting Program
Are you part of an on campus office? Are you interested in being part of the office composting program? Contact [email protected] to get more information or to get involved
Sustainability Courses
Our office provides a database of courses that have a sustainability element which students can browse prior to making their course selections. Click above to check out our course listing page for sustainbility courses offered this summer and in the Fall 2022 Semester!
Terra Awards
Every semester we look to celebrate individuals who excel in sustainability! Click above to learn more about the award that is given to our faculty, students, and staff members - you can also view the achievements of past winners!
Green Workspace Challenge
Think your UAlbany office is green? Earn an eco-certification by enrolling in the Green Workspace Challenge! Click here to fill out the Self-Assessment Sheet to start your path to Green Workspace certification.
Office Composting Program
Are you part of an on campus office? Are you interested in being part of the office composting program? Contact [email protected] to get more information or to get involved.
Zipcar on Campus!
Reserve, unlock, and go with Zipcar, our car sharing service! Student organization leaders can now sign-up for free!
Sustainability Dashboard
Check out the latest infromation about what we are doing at UAlbany to be more Sustainable!
Faculty:Sarah Zahler |
Sara Zahler is an Assistant Professor of Hispanic and Italian studies within the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. Her nomination for the Terra this semester stems from her engagement with students inside and outside the classroom. A transaction she made at a campus center venue where she opted for no lid on her food, no receipt, and brought her own bottle left students and workers in awe. This sparked action of the owner of the restaurant to plan to reduce plastic waste. Her daily actions set the stage for what it truly means to lead by example. |
Staff:Meghan Popcun |
Meghan has been an active and contributing member of the coordinators group faithfully attending meetings and adding great insight to the sustainability movement. This semester she agreed to join the Climate Action and Sustainability Plan Steering Committee and is heading the Engagement and Planning group. She has done a wonderful job managing the various departments and initiatives within this topic. We are lucky to have her leadership, drive and dedication on this project which will reap many rewards for the campus. |
Student:Grace McGrath |
Grace is a strong force in the office as the lead on our weekly sustainability blog. This semester she has made strides in reducing the amount of plastic being used on campus. After meeting with multiple administrators, and University leadership she has presented student government resolutions on the banning of plastic materials on campus. Grace is a dedicated student leader with a passion that inspires many community members to take action. |
SPH students increased access to healthy foods, spread HIV awareness and more this summer
Experiential learning in real-life community settings and applied research is a hallmark of programs at the School of Public Health and the summer during a global pandemic is no exception. Students worked on community-based internships and research that is making a difference locally and even internationally.
School of Public Health Faculty Receive Funding to Study Food Access and COVID-19
A School of Public Health team evaluating the food system in New York State has been awarded nearly $100,000 to study how COVID-19 is impacting food access in the Capital Region
Troy Farmers Market Gets Business Boost from MBA Students
The Troy Waterfront Farmers Market has a new business idea and $1,000 to set it in motion, thanks to a team of UAlbany School of Business MBA students.
UAlbany to lead $3.4M Environmental Sustainability Project
Every year, millions of tons of sewage sludge and food waste are discarded in landfills where they cause serious environmental problems. Now, the University at Albany is leading a consortium of universities to dramatically alter the way this waste is handled. The goal is to develop economically viable methods to convert wet organic waste into high value products
Study: Climate Researchers Offer Global Perspective on Forest Tree Growth
When it comes to the fight against global warming, our forests offer a valuable service. Trees act as carbon sinks, capturing CO2 the main greenhouse gas heating up the Earth�s climate from the air and storing it until they die.
Spring Terra Awards honor commitment to sustainability
The award honors outstanding commitment to advancing the culture of sustainability on campus, through curriculum, operations, research or engagement. This year’s announcement came on Earth Day, the same day that President Rodr�guez announced the adoption of the University Climate Action and Sustainability Plan.