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Food Waste Reduction Program

Leanpath is a food waste prevention technology system that measures food waste and encourages food waste prevention in commercial kitchens worldwide. Leanpath believes that front line food service workers are the first domino in creating real change by challenging the global food waste issue and maintaining sustainable food practices on a large scale.  

This April, WashU  implemented Leanpath technology to track and minimize  food waste in the DUC Dining Hall, Village Cafe, and the Bear’s Den. Chef John Klipp at The Bears Den started implementation of Leanpath at the three dining halls. According to Chef John, the system was relatively easy to launch through online staff training. More>>
Climate Anxiety
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. With every year outdoing the previous year's hottest temperatures on record, it's natural to feel discouraged or even anxious about global warming and its effects. More>>
 
Earth Day Festival Recap
WashU hosted the annual Earth Day Festival in the McDonnell Pediatric Research Building last week. Over 200 people attended the festival and also enjoyed the concurrent farmers market and free bike tune-up. More>>
The Plastics Problem
McKelvey engineers are tackling one of the biggest environmental issues of our time: plastics. Researchers are developing creative solutions to the plastics problem that they expect will lead to measurable change. More>>
Conference Travel Solutions
Andrea Gokus, a McDonnell Center postdoctoral fellow in WashU's Department of Physics, collaborated on a paper addressing carbon emissions associated with air travel to professional conferences. More>>
Volunteer with Sustainability for Commencement!
The Office of Sustainability invites staff and faculty to support the Waste Sorting Stations during WashU's 163rd Commencement ceremony and celebration. Sign up here and be sure to note that you want to be part of our green team!
Share Our Stuff: Sort & Score
May 3-9, Mudd Multipurpose Room
WashU's annual move-out collection drive has kicked off and we love extra help to sort through the collected materials! Students can come by during the designated times to help sort and take home their finds. More>>
Share Our Stuff: Sale
May 17, 20, 21, Mudd Multipurpose Room
Support circular materials reuse when you join us at these sales events to have your pick of a variety of donated clothes and household items. Open to employees, students and contractors - please bring your WashU ID. More>>
SPARK: Leadership Training
August 16-24
The SPARK: Sustainability Leadership Training Program invites environmentally-oriented students to learn and network. It will take place on and off campus, including a retreat at Shaw Nature Reserve. Apply by July 2  More>>
WUSM Farmers Market
UHSP Quad, Thursdays, 10 am - 2 pm
Stop by WashU's weekly farmers market for fresh, seasonal produce from HOSCO, WashU's Community Supported Agriculture partner, purchase wholesome artisan baked goods, farm fresh mushrooms and so much more! More>>
Public Lecture Series
May 6, 5:30 pm, Kemper Art Museum
Timothy Morton, Chair in English at Rice University and director of Cool America Foundation, will give a talk to celebrate the publication of their new book, Hell: In Search of a Christian Ecology. More>>
OneSTL Sustainability Lab
May 28, 3:45 pm, T-REX or Zoom
Join a discussion about a Food Waste Reduction Strategy to rescue surplus food scraps and prevent food waste, one of the top climate solutions for mitigating the planet's greenhouse gas emissions. More>>
Part-time Student Work Positions
The Office of Sustainability is putting out a call for summer work opportunities helping out at the Circularity Center on North Campus and with coordinating the SPARK program. More>>
Recycling Ambassadors
Earthday365 is seeking recycling ambassadors for their Recycling on the Go program. The position offers part-time, flexible scheduling that allows you to experience St. Louis' best outdoor events. More>>
Youth Delegate Program
Apply to the Youth Delegate Program, UNITE 2030's Flagship peer-to-peer leadership development program bringing together aspiring changemakers to drive positive change in communities. More>>
Georgetown Director Position
Georgetown University is hiring a Director of Campus and Community in their Office of Sustainability. This person will inform strategic planning and project implementation on campus. More>>
Do you have a sustainability story to tell from your office or department? Are you an alum working in sustainability and willing to share? Contact us to be featured as a guest author in the OOS newsletter.
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