UMN Office of Sustainability

UMN Office of Sustainability The University of Minnesota Office of Sustainability
sustainable.umn.edu Learn more: http://italladdsup.umn.edu

It All Adds Up is the U's sustainability campaign, enlisting the campus community's help to make the U sustainable.

⚡️ Ready to electrify your commute? Join us Wednesday, May 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lilly Plaza to explore EVs, elec...
05/19/2026

⚡️ Ready to electrify your commute? Join us Wednesday, May 27 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lilly Plaza to explore EVs, electric bikes, scooters, and a hybrid campus bus at our All Electric Commuting Event & EV Test Drive. Plus, free ice cream while supplies last 🍦 Open to the UMN community!

Apply to become a Minnesota GreenCorps member! We are thrilled to announce we will be hosting a MN GreenCorps member sta...
05/14/2026

Apply to become a Minnesota GreenCorps member! We are thrilled to announce we will be hosting a MN GreenCorps member starting in September and the application for members is now open! We are looking for a member who is interested in serving communities, addressing critical environmental issues, and developing green job skills. There are up to 58 positions statewide and the service term is September 2026 through August 2027. Learn more by visiting the link bio!

05/13/2026

Congratulations to Bailey Hall for winning the 2026 Campus Conservation Challenge! 🥳 They were able to decrease their energy use by 10% from the same time last year! Energy conservation isn’t just for Earth Month; it’s an everyday commitment. 🌎
🔗Sign up for our newsletter: z.umn.edu/sustemails

05/08/2026

Moving out of the residence halls can be difficult, but Facilities Management has made it easier! Donate to the Pack & Give Back program before the semester ends!

Meet Nicki May — instructional designer, sustainability committee member, and PhD candidate at the University of Minneso...
05/07/2026

Meet Nicki May — instructional designer, sustainability committee member, and PhD candidate at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities.
Nicki grew up around rivers, lakes, and open land. That connection to nature taught her early: you can’t take from it forever. Later, as an ESL teacher, she saw that not everyone has the same access to education — or the same voice.
That’s when it all clicked. Education. Equity. Sustainability. They’re not separate issues.
Today, Nicki is working to make sustainability something that belongs to everyone — socially, environmentally, and economically. Not a finish line. A journey we keep taking together.
Nominate a Sustainability Hero – z.umn.edu/SustHeroForm
Learn more at – z.umn.edu/SustainabilityHeroes

05/04/2026

Sustainability is central to the University of Minnesota’s land-grant mission, shaping how it plans campuses, manages resources, supports learning, and serves communities across Minnesota. From zero-waste events to hybrid electric buses, these actions help reduce emissions and support climate action. ♻️ z.umn.edu/baep

Register to check out and test drive hybrid and fully electric vehicles offered by UMN Fleet Services! 🔋Explore the futu...
04/27/2026

Register to check out and test drive hybrid and fully electric vehicles offered by UMN Fleet Services! 🔋Explore the future of sustainable transportation at the Fleet EV Test Drive and Car Show 🚌! Stop by Maroon Lot on Wednesday, April 29 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to check out electric vehicles available through University Fleet Services, learn more about EV options for departments that purchase or rent fleet vehicles, and experience select models firsthand through test drives. Whether you’re actively considering an EV for your department or simply curious about the latest fleet technology, this is a great opportunity to see what’s possible!

Refreshments will be provided and all attendees will have the chance to register and win a $50 VISA GIFT CARD!!!

More information at z.umn.edu/EVtest or the 🔗link in our bio🔗

04/23/2026

🌱Today, we are joined by Jackson to share how you can be more eco-friendly while doing your laundry. 🧺Think you can win the Campus Conservation Challenge this year? There is one more week left to sign up for the challenge at z.umn.edu/ccc26 . You could win BIG with prizes like gift cards and JBL speakers! 🏆

Find more info with the link in our bio!

04/22/2026

🌎We went out to hear what YOU were doing to celebrate Earth Day!🌱

Northrop and the University of Minnesota are proud to announce that has earned Gold certification (Existing Building ...
04/22/2026

Northrop and the University of Minnesota are proud to announce that has earned Gold certification (Existing Building Operations + Maintenance) from the U.S. Green Building Council! As one of the University’s most iconic and historic buildings, Northrop’s achievement shows that sustainability isn’t limited to new construction. Historic buildings can also evolve, improve and lead as we work toward a more sustainable future. LEED-certified buildings help improve efficiency, reduce emissions and create healthier spaces for people — and this milestone reflects years of collaboration and behind-the-scenes work across campus. z.umn.edu/NorthropLEEDgold (Link in bio)

04/14/2026

We’re back to support you to reduce your energy use this Earth month! Today, we’re focusing on saving energy by being smarter with your water use💧. Think you can win the Campus Conservation Challenge this year? 🏆 From now until April 30, sign up for the challenge at z.umn.edu/ccc26 to win BIG with prizes like gift cards and JBL speakers! ☀️

🔗Find more info with the link in our bio!

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