UW–Madison is tackling critical sustainability challenges in service of our campus community, the state of Wisconsin, and the planet.
61 Mkilowatt-hours (kWh) of renewable electricity procured by UW–Madison from campus rooftop solar installations, the O’Brien Solar Fields, and utility partnerships
500 +volunteers who helped improve and maintain the Lakeshore Nature Preserve, 70% of which were UW students, faculty, and staff
191 tons of food scraps diverted from the landfill thanks to the Food Waste Collection Pilot Program
Sustainability News
Sustainable Study Abroad at UW–Madison
When it comes to study abroad options, UW–Madison has plenty! In 2025, UW–Madison ranked #6 among all U.S. public universities and colleges for total students studying abroad. With more than 300 programs exploring 80+ countries, …
April 21, 2026The Living Lab on Lake Monona’s Shore
On warm days along Lake Monona, walkers and cyclists pass a steady stream of traffic on John Nolen Drive. Every so often, they also pass something unexpected: UW–Madison students carrying bright green Menards buckets and …
April 21, 2026Sustainability Conversations Across the Big Ten: University of Minnesota Twin Cities
In the fourth episode of the SustainUW Podcast’s new miniseries, Sustainability Conversations Across the Big Ten, hosts Ren Nickel and Nate Dancer meet with Kate Nelson, John Gardner, Ahnika Seifert, Carley Rice, and Hannah Lauber, …
March 26, 2026