Futurevu Sustainability

The 2024 Green-a-Thon was a huge success! Thank you to all of the teams, judges, and student leaders for organizing. Ideas from ‘Vandy Bikes’ to ‘Reverse Vending Machines’ exemplify our campus creativity and passion for sustainability!

Congratulations to the top three winners:

1. VUCycle Tradepost
2. Electrification of Lawn Equipment
3. Sustainable Geothermal Heat and Cooling

Other ideas can still be submitted to Vanderbilt’s Green Fund! Submit your proposal by Wednesday, March 6th https://buff.ly/3UMQsLF

Do you have an idea to make Vanderbilt’s campus greener? If yes, come join us for the Green-a-thon, Vanderbilt Green Fund’s annual pitch competition, taking place on Friday, February 16 (3:30-5:30 pm) in the Wond’ry 3rd floor lounge. The Green Fund is a $150,000 budget set aside to fund students’ proposals for projects that make campus more sustainable. Work in-person (either in teams or individually) to get feedback from experts and potentially win up to $75 in prizes! Dinner will be provided! Sign up here: https://buff.ly/48XMwvX

And if you can’t attend in-person but still want to submit a proposal here is the link for you: https://buff.ly/49lQZbP

Vanderbilt University’s greenhouse gas emissions have dropped 11 percent overall since FY2022. The latest annual sustainability report details Vanderbilt’s FY2023 sustainability efforts that support the university’s overall sustainability goals.

Vanderbilt greenhouse gas emissions drop 11 percent since last year and 35 percent since 2016, sustainability report shows The latest annual sustainability report, released by Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability in the Division of Administration, details Vanderbilt’s fiscal year 2023 sustainability efforts that support the university’s overall sustainability goals.

Metro is offering Davidson County residents an environmentally friendly and convenient way to dispose of their Christmas Trees again this year. The Christmas Tree Recycling Drop-off program will run from December 27, 2023 to February 13, 2024. Locations and directions here:

Christmas Tree Recycling Drop-off Program 2023 The Nashville Department of Transportation has teamed up with Metro Nashville Parks and Recreation and Living Earth to offer Davidson County residents an...

Vanderbilt researchers explore new science education approach to build youths’ agency amid climate anxiety

Vanderbilt researchers explore new science education approach to build youths’ agency amid climate anxiety By Jenna Somers Heidi Carlone A three-year, nearly $1.3 million grant from the National Science Foundation supports a trans-institutional research team at Vanderbilt University investigating an innovative approach to STEM education that could help young people develop STEM identities and agency amid...

Gabrielle Beck, a sophomore studying neuroscience and environmental policy, attended the release of the fifth annual National Climate Assessment on Nov. 14 after receiving an all-expense-paid invitation from program Director Allison Crimmins. The National Climate Assessment, a congressionally mandated report released by the White House every four years, provides scientific information about climate change risks, impacts and responses across the United States. https://buff.ly/3sWg8tW

Take this two-minute survey on Vanderbilt’s sustainability initiatives, win a VU tote bag
Tell us what you know and think about Vanderbilt’s sustainability initiatives! We value your opinions and feedback. Plus, five people who complete the survey will be randomly selected to win a Vanderbilt tote bag.

Survey link: https://buff.ly/3ubdxwu

A research symposium is being hosted by the Vanderbilt Graduate School called “Implications of Climate Change for a Sustainable Future” on Monday, November 13 from 11AM – 1PM in the Alumni Hall Memorial Room. During this event, four faculty members will present their research on climate change, and Dr. Steve Goodbred, Stevenson Professor of Earth and Environmental Sciences, will moderate the discussion. Box lunches will be provided. RSVP

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Have you noticed changes to 31st Avenue between West End Avenue and Park Plaza? has been working to improve pedestrian and bicycle safety in the area through targeted improvements. Permanent pedestrian crossings are already installed, and a pilot bike lane is being tested currently. The bike lanes may soon be installed permanently based on feedback from the community.

If you'd like to test out the new bike lanes with a group and provide feedback to NDOT directly, please join NDOT and BikeFun this Thursday, 11/9/23 at 11:30am. Comments are also being collected via an online survey. https://buff.ly/3soLucl

TDEC is developing a statewide strategy to reduce air emissions and pollution. Help us understand the priorities for you and your community: https://buff.ly/47gEVHx

Check out the "SEE Talk – Environmental Sustainability," by Dr. Elizabeth Baca, MPA, Managing Director, Deloitte at the 17th Annual Healthcare Design & Construction Symposium at Vanderbilt University. The event was hosted by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, School of Engineering.

Environmental Sustainability - Elizabeth Baca at Vanderbilt University 17th Annual Healthcare Design & Construction Symposium at Vanderbilt University, "SEE Talk – Environmental Sustainability," Dr. Elizabeth Baca, MPA, Managing...

Vanderbilt University community members have options for getting around campus and Nashville, such as walking to Centennial Park, taking WeGo public transit to Taste of Nashville restaurants, biking to Hillsboro Village and more. MoveVU, part of the Office of Transportation and Mobility, can assist you with your daily travel decisions and help reduce your carbon footprint in the process. Check out the following resources to help you get where you need to go.

Everything you need to know about getting around campus and Nashville MoveVU, part of the Office of Transportation and Mobility, can assist you with your daily travel decisions and help reduce your carbon footprint while getting around Nashville and campus. Check out the following resources to help you get where you need to go.