Sustainable UC Davis

The sustainability team hosted a celebration on April 15 in honor of Earth Month. Staff and students got the chance to learn about sustainable programs happening here at UC Davis Health and throughout the Sacramento region.

During the event, several departments provided information, hands-on experiences, and goodies to take home, all surrounding the ideas of sustainability.

For example, the Sustainability team handed out reusable utensil kits as part of an effort to reduce single-use plastic waste at UC Davis Health.

In recognition of National Small Business Week, May 3–9, 2026, UC Davis Health announced that it has signed the Healthcare Anchor Network’s Impact Procurement Commitment for 2026–30 for the first time, marking an important milestone in its ongoing efforts to strengthen communities through purchasing practices.

Readers may recall that back in February, a massive beehive formed on the eighth floor of the University Tower. The hive was not harming anyone, and since then, the colony moved to more suitable housing. (Note: The structure of the hive remains but is empty.)

The UC Davis Health Resilience Summary Report is now available in PDF form.

Practice Greenhealth has recognized UC Davis Health as a national leader in environmental sustainability for the fourth year.

“This is the highest level of national recognition we can receive for leadership in sustainability, and I am incredibly proud that we continue to be recognized with this distinction,” said Kristina Bair, sustainability director.