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#1 in North America

UC Davis tops continent in sustainability rankings

UC Davis, is the “greenest” campus in North America for the 10th year in a row.

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Our campus is phasing out single-use plastics from our food services and replacing them with reusables or compostables.

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UC Davis Health’s Kristina Cullen, sustainability efforts recognized by ECCLPs

  • by Nick Houser
  • August 23, 2023
Environmental and Climate Change Literacy Projects (ECCLPs) recently recognized UC Davis Health and Sustainability Director Kristina Cullen in an article posted to its website.
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UC Davis Earns Gold in Sustainability Ratings (Again!)

  • by Scout Mata
  • August 03, 2023

For the third time, UC Davis has received a gold STARS rating, highlighting the university’s comprehensive sustainability efforts that span operations, engagement, academics and planning. 

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Environmentally sustainable emergency medicine

  • July 24, 2023
For several years, the Department of Emergency Medicine at UC Davis Health has been working to reduce waste and minimize its environmental impact to provide patients with emergency care that is environmentally conscious and sustainable.
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Farewell and Appreciation for Camille Kirk

  • July 19, 2023

After 18 years of dedication to UC Davis, Camille Kirk has accepted a position at The Getty Trust as their inaugural Head of Sustainability. As Kirk embarks on a new chapter in her career, Carla Fresquez, the current engagement program manager of UC Davis Sustainability, will step in as the Interim Director of Sustainability.

Kirk shared a note of farewell with her UC Davis colleagues:

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Green Commuter Program receives grants for bike helmets, adult bike riding classes

  • July 17, 2023
The Green Commuter Program is excited to announce that it has earned two grants that will help grow the program and continue building the sustainable transportation community.

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