BU Sustainability

BU Sustainability We are the sustainability office at Boston University.

Moving in? We've got you covered. 📦Cardboard recycling stations will be set up on campus starting August 24th through Au...
08/24/2026

Moving in? We've got you covered. 📦

Cardboard recycling stations will be set up on campus starting August 24th through August 31st. Break down your boxes before disposing, and we will handle the rest.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back to campus!

Last week, we welcomed over 130 students to Year 2 of our Grad Giveaway pilot!With help from BU CPO, items repurposed fr...
08/18/2026

Last week, we welcomed over 130 students to Year 2 of our Grad Giveaway pilot!

With help from BU CPO, items repurposed from a previous move-out session were showcased in a makeshift thrift store at 700 Beacon Street.

These pieces got a second life — helping grad students furnish their new homes for the upcoming term.

It was amazing to see this program come full circle, and we can't wait to keep building on it.

08/04/2026

Welcome to our new series, The Intern Files, where we take you behind the scenes at BU Sustainability through the eyes of our interns.

This week, Sophia and Parren give us a look into life on the Events & Engagement team, sharing what they do and what it's like to help bring sustainability initiatives to life on campus.

Stay tuned to meet more of our incredible intern team and learn about the work happening across BU Sustainability!

Last week, BU Sustainability spent the day exploring the Seaport for our annual summer team outing!We wandered the ICA's...
07/24/2026

Last week, BU Sustainability spent the day exploring the Seaport for our annual summer team outing!

We wandered the ICA's galleries and caught a glimpse of the historic Tall Ships in Boston Harbor.

We loved spending the day outside with the team! 🌱

School is almost back in session, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back at the Sustainability Festival!Come celebra...
07/22/2026

School is almost back in session, and we can't wait to welcome everyone back at the Sustainability Festival!

Come celebrate with us and explore booths from various student organizations, community partners, and some of our favorite local food vendors.

BUMC Talbot Green:
September 16th, 11am–2pm

GSU Plaza:
September 23rd, 11am–2pm

We hope to see you there!

This Friday, in collaboration with the City of Boston, BU hosted its first Fixit Clinic! We had a wonderful time connect...
06/29/2026

This Friday, in collaboration with the City of Boston, BU hosted its first Fixit Clinic!

We had a wonderful time connecting with community members to help them repair their items. A huge thank you to all of our incredible volunteer coaches whose expertise made this event a success!

The next recipient of our 2026 Student Sustainability Leadership Award is Jerry Zhou!Jerry has spent his time at BU buil...
05/22/2026

The next recipient of our 2026 Student Sustainability Leadership Award is Jerry Zhou!

Jerry has spent his time at BU building a movement — connecting students, city officials, and community advocates around the idea that you cannot have climate justice without mobility justice. As the founder of the BU Urbanism Club, he's given students a real voice in shaping their city: advocating for safer streets on campus, collecting 160+ signatures for protected bike lanes on Comm Ave, engaging Boston City Councilors, and lobbying on Capitol Hill at the National Bike Summit.

Jerry is also a founding employee of the BU Cycle Kitchen (BUCK) and an active member of the Environmental Student Organization, where he's broadened the club's reach and pulled others into urban sustainability work.

Thank you, Jerry, for the legacy you're leaving here at BU.

Congratulations to Devin Rauscher, one of our 2026 Student Sustainability Leadership Award winners!Devin has spent their...
05/20/2026

Congratulations to Devin Rauscher, one of our 2026 Student Sustainability Leadership Award winners!

Devin has spent their time at BU Sustainability as a Data Analysis & Research Intern, tracking energy, zero waste, and research data across the University. By advancing collection and cleaning procedures for waste streams that were previously invisible, they've directly advanced our Zero Waste Goal.

But Devin's leadership extends well beyond these initiatives. Devin led the development and rollout of a residential compost program at HER House — one of the first of its kind on campus — turning their residence into a living example of the values they bring to work.

Thank you, Devin, for the lasting mark you've left on sustainability at BU.

This weekend we celebrate our BU Sustainability Graduates. They have poured themselves into making our campus more susta...
05/14/2026

This weekend we celebrate our BU Sustainability Graduates. They have poured themselves into making our campus more sustainable while inspiring others to build a better future. Their impact will outlast their time here, and we're so proud of all they've accomplished.

To honor them, we hand-loomed each graduation cord from two strands of color-changing yarn made of 100% recycled cotton. The unique color variations represent the different paths our graduates will take, all carrying their sustainability experience forward.

We want to take a moment to spotlight all of our incredible team members who are graduating from various Boston University programs this spring: Kusum Aryal (SAR '26), Annalisa Emanuele (ENG '26), Taylor Kim (CAS '26, COM '26), Nailah Charles (QST '26), Afsah Bhutta (SPH '26), Riddhi Mehra (QST '26), Meera Rao (SPH '26), Devin Rauscher (CAS '26), Sarah Lillibridge (MET '26), Eva Liu (CAS '26), Maria Gorret Nampiima (SSW '26, STH '26), Alina Keshodkar (CAS '26, KHC '26), Tess Shotland (CAS '26), and current Data Manager for our Sustainability Team, Gabrielle Brewer (MET '26).

Congratulations!

Moving out and thinking of getting rid of your mattress pad or topper? Goodwill, Not Landfill has you covered! Mattress ...
05/05/2026

Moving out and thinking of getting rid of your mattress pad or topper? Goodwill, Not Landfill has you covered!

Mattress toppers and mattress pads can (and should) be recycled! Through our Goodwill, Not Landfill program, we have designated bins to drop them off in on-campus residences and drop off stations on Bay State Road and South Campus.

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