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
04/09/2026
Join us Wednesday April 22nd from 12:00pm to 2:00pm in the Science Library Atrium for our Earth Day Sustainability fair hosted by the Office of Sustainability and the University Librarians! Many student organizations and departments will be tabling and at 12:00pm we will be announcing the Terra Award winners followed by a plant give-a-way with the science librarians!
Green infrastructure is all around campus, you just might not notice it 🌱 These systems help absorb rainfall naturally and reduce pollution and flooding. Next time you’re walking around, see how many you can spot!
04/02/2026
Terra Award nominations are open! Nominate yourself or a student, faculty, or staff member for their efforts to advance sustainability at UAlbany!
Nominations are due on April 10 and are available on the Green Scene MyInvolvement Page.
https://www.myinvolvement.org/submitter/form/start/720123
03/26/2026
Throwback Thursday from the Trashion Fashion Show in 2018! Students created costumes from upcycled material.
We're excited to bring a fashion circularity expert to campus next week! Join us for "From Fast Fashion to Circularity: Liz Alessi on the Crisis of Stuff" on Tuesday, March 31 at 7:00 pm in the Campus Center Multi-Purpose Room.
03/12/2026
Recap of the Spring Semester so far! Here are some photos of events, tabling, a panel, and tree tapping!🌍💚
UAlbany's March Matchness is underway until March 12. Please consider supporting The Sustainability Fund during March Matchness. Your donation directly supports our efforts to advance sustainability initiatives at UAlbany!
03/05/2026
Happy Throwback Thursday! Here are pictures of a planting party with IQ staff from 2022! The office is looking forward to spring!😃🌷
03/03/2026
On World Wildlife Day, we are excited to announce that the National Wildlife Federation has certified UAlbany as a bronze-level Plastics Reduction Partner in recognition of our efforts to reduce single-use plastics on campus.
https://www.albany.edu/news-center/news/2026-ualbany-earns-bronze-status-plastics-reduction-efforts
02/26/2026
Throwback Thursday! Pictures from spring semester 2023 tree tapping!🌳Stay tuned for more updates on this year's tree tapping!
02/26/2026
Do you live on liberty terrace and want to help the environment by composting food scraps?♻️Stop by the Library Terrace office (across from the gym) to pick up compost bags and start composting today!
Here are some simple sustainable swaps to add to your daily routine! 😄💚 ♻️