Sustainability

Trees blossom along the walkway outside Canfield Administration building.

Monday, May 15, 2023 Photos | A visual recap of Spring 2023

Scroll and enjoy more than 60 images curated to celebrate this semester. Campus traditions and memories burst into vision in celebration of student life; recognized student organizations; award ceremonies; fraternities and sororities; community engagement; and so much more. GO BIG RED!

Tuesday, May 9, 2023 16 honored with Student Impact Awards

The Student Impact Awards were announced for 2022-23 by Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement at an evening reception in the Nebraska Union on May 4.

Marissa Cruse, a senior from Belleville, Illinois, is quizzed on her economics capstone project by her boyfriend Connor Herbert. Spring on city campus. April 10, 2023. [Photo by Craig Chandler | University Communication]

Monday, May 8, 2023 Before leaving campus for the summer, do these things

The last days of the semester are crazy busy. While you finish the group projects and study for final exams, you're trying to organize your personal stuff before departing campus for summer, too.

Use this checklist to help you minimize the stress in the last three weeks of the spring semester.

Wednesday, April 5, 2023 Plant-based dishes bring sustainability to dining centers for month of April

Dining Services is participating in Earthstock 2023 by featuring plant-based dishes every Thursday in April at the Abel, Cather, East, and Harper Dining Centers.

Friday, March 31, 2023 Outdoor Gear Sale: Paddle boards, kayaks, tents, and more available for purchase

Stand up paddle boards, kayaks, tents, and more outdoor gear items will be sold to the public at the annual Used Gear Sale from 4 to 6 p.m. April 7, 2023 at the Outdoor Adventures Center (930 N. 14th Street, Lincoln).

Makers hold up their creations at Nebraska Innovation Studio. [Photo from NIS website]

Monday, February 20, 2023 Nine campus memberships to enhance your Nebraska experience

There are numerous resources on campus to help you succeed at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and the best way to make the most of your time as a student is to get involved and find your niche. Fortunately, there are several places on and around campus that offer greater access to tools and services at no cost or at a discounted rate for students.

Thursday, February 16, 2023 UNL diverts 44,000 kg of food waste from landfills

Since the installation of two LFC biodigesters, UNL has gone above and beyond their sustainability goals — diverting 44,000 kg (98,000 lb) of food waste from landfills in the first year of deployment.

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 Micro-farm brings sustainable produce to Selleck Food Court

The Dining Services leadership team has long prioritized sustainability in dining options and services. That’s why the Babylon micro-farm in the Selleck Food Court presents such a unique opportunity.

A student rides a Bike LNK bicycle through Meiers Common on the campus of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Tuesday, August 23, 2022 Biking on campus: Three choices for two-wheel travel

Whether you're looking to save walking time, lower your carbon footprint or simply get some exercise, biking offers an easy alternative way to get around campus and Lincoln.

Rachel Summers and Kat Woerner, EarthStock co-chairs, show off reusable bags given out by the Office of Sustainability at EarthStock’s Block Party.

Friday, May 13, 2022 Earthstock success powered by student duo

Two University of Nebraska–Lincoln environmental studies majors harnessed their passion and education to plan (in a matter of months) EarthStock, a celebration of the planet in April.

Students work in the Student Organic Farm during the 2021 growing season. The farm is again offering shares to faculty, staff and students who wish to receive items grown in the garden.

Friday, April 29, 2022 Student Organic Farm opens its second season of sales

Working to reduce food insecurities on campus while providing education and organic, fresh produce to residents, the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Student Organic Farm opens its second season of sales this spring.

[photo by Craig Chandler | University Communication]

Friday, April 22, 2022 Before leaving for summer, do these things

Use this checklist in the last three weeks of the spring semester to take care of things before you depart campus.

Husker Venture Fund won the Outanding New Student Organization Award at the Student Impact Awards on April 14, 2022. [Mike Jackson | Student Affairs]

Friday, April 15, 2022 Winners announced for annual Student Impact Awards

The recipients for 2021-22 were announced by Student Leadership, Involvement, & Community Engagement at an evening reception in the Nebraska East Union on April 14.

Jake Dietrich (left) serves Grace Clausen at a carving table during the Raikes Beef Co. dinner April 14 at the Cather Dining Center. The event featured hundreds of pounds of beef, all produced some 30 miles east of campus in Ashland.

Friday, April 15, 2022 Dining Services dishes feast of locally-grown beef

Prime rib. New York strip. Sirloin. Flat Iron. Brisket. And a special set of short ribs. A seemingly never-ending cavalcade of Nebraska beef — all locally grown in Ashland, just 30 minutes from campus — was what was for dinner April 14 at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s Cather Dining Center.

Aerial image above City Campus at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. [Craig Chandler | University Communication]

Friday, April 8, 2022 Celebrate Earth Day with these nearby events

The city of Lincoln will celebrate Earth Day on April 23, 2022. Here's a list of local events happening through the end of the month.

Monday, January 3, 2022 Campus Rec to recycle old, broken holiday lights

Campus Recreation's sustainability committee is providing holiday light recycling for students, staff and faculty. Old, broken and outdated strands of lights can be dropped in collection boxes at the Campus Rec Center and Outdoor Adventures Center on City Campus and the Rec & Wellness Center on East Campus through Jan. 6.

City Campus at the beginning of the semester

Tuesday, December 21, 2021 Fall-ing for Nebraska | Fall Photo Recap

A celebration of student life during Fall 2021 at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.

Student pick their produce at the Pick Your Produce event.

Thursday, September 16, 2021 Pick Your Produce class educates participants on food choices

When Marissa Pakiz heard about the student organic farm on the University of Nebraska–Lincoln’s East Campus, she knew there was an opportunity to combine two things she loves.

Branched Oak Bike Ride with UNL Outdoor Adventures.

Friday, September 3, 2021 8 great events are happening Sept. 7–12

The first full week of September is also the third week of the semester. Here's a list of recommended campus events for Huskers to check out.

Monday, June 28, 2021 Biodigesters fight food waste

The goal: Diverting food waste from the dining halls away from landfills and reducing the University of Nebraska’s carbon footprint. One solution: Biodigesters. These pieces of equipment use special enzymes to digest food waste that previously went into heavy garbage bags and got hauled away to a landfill.