UCSB Sustainability

Action Today For Tomorrow We use the campus as a living lab and everyone has a role to play in making the campus sustainable.

At the University of California, Santa Barbara our goal is to approach environmental issues head on and innovate solutions to improve the environment. We foster a culture of sustainability through supporting campus-wide efforts, coordinating program development, and publicizing sustainability work by students, staff, and faculty.

05/11/2026

UCSB’s new TAP program is making alternative transportation easier, greener, and way more student-friendly. From bikes to buses to shared rides, this is a step toward a more connected and sustainable campus 🌎.

04/23/2026

Happy Earth Day! Our vibrant and wonderful UCSB community has been hosting awesome events throughout the month to celebrate our environment! Be sure to check out the rest of Earth Month events!

04/21/2026

Gauchos, it’s our turn to speak up! 📣

The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF) is fueled by us, for us. For just $3.47 a quarter, we’ve been able to fund incredible research, internships, and green tech right here at UCSB.

Don’t let the progress stop. Head to GOLD between April 20-23 and cast your vote to reaffirm the fund. It takes 30 seconds to help protect our campus for the next four years. ✅

Check out our page for project highlights!

04/20/2026

🌎 Let’s Keep UCSB Green! 🌊
Ever wonder where that $3.47 student fee actually goes? It’s powering The Green Initiative Fund (TGIF), and right now, we need YOUR help to keep the momentum going!

TGIF injects over $200,000 annually into student-led projects that make our campus more sustainable. From solar energy to waste reduction, this fund is how we build the future we want to see at UC Santa Barbara. 🦋✨

3 Ways to Get Involved:

VOTE: Reaffirm the $3.47 fee so we can keep funding the green revolution.

SUBMIT: Got a brilliant environmental project idea? Apply to TGIF and get that funding! 💸

SHARE: Send this post to your stories and spread the word.

Our campus, our future, our vote. Let’s make it count. 🕊️🌿

🔗 Scan the QR code or visit the link
www.sustainability.ucsb.edu/tgif

ClimateAction Sustainability

04/19/2026

04/15/2026

Stop by our green Workspace Open House today and grab a free donut and coffee while they last and learn about our LabRATS and PACES program. April 15th starting at 9 am.