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A curated a collection of sustainability resources for the UC Davis community.

Become a Green WorkplaceThe Green Workplace program provides you with achievable steps toward a more sustainable workplace and celebrates your accomplishments.
Contribute to Environmental JusticeThe causes and effects of climate change and other environmental issues also often exacerbate inequitable social conditions.
Create a Flexible Work ArrangementFlexible work arrangements potentially can help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, waste, and overbuilding or over-leasing of built space, as well as create desirable flexibility for employees.
Eat SustainablyStrategies for eating more sustainably.
Help Steward Campus LandActivities that can help us reach our Land Management sustainability goals.
Host a Green EventThis Green Events Guide is designed to support UC Davis students, staff, and faculty in planning and hosting sustainable events on the Davis campus. 
Influence Policy and LegislationBeing an informed and active community member is critical to shape a sustainable future. We share some of the ways you can participate in shaping the future on campus and beyond:
Join the Freezer ChallengeThe Sustainability Office seeks to collaborate with researchers on their cold storage (freezers and refrigerators) to improve sample access, reduce the risks related to freezer use, and save energy.
Learn about Campus SustainabilityLearn about the many ways you can interact and get involved on campus.
Park an Electric Vehicle on campusInstructions for commuters wishing to park electric vehicles on our Davis and Sacramento campuses.
Recycle from A-ZAn alphabetized, sorted listing of all the items you may be seeking to recycle on the Davis campus or at UC Davis Health and instructions for each.
Reduce My Carbon FootprintClimate change is a grave threat to the health of people and our planet. The science is clear that we all have to take action now. We each have a responsibility to look at our own footprints, and to help make changes at a larger scale to address the threat of climate change.
Reduce WasteIn line with our UC waste reduction goals, we encourage everyone to reduce and reuse their waste first, and then try to divert any generated waste through recycling and composting. 
Save EnergyHelp campus meet our carbon neutrality goals by maximizing your energy efficiency and decreasing your usage on campus to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Save WaterWater is precious, and hot, dry weather and recurring droughts are common in our part of California. Each interaction with water is an opportunity to mindfully reduce your use, even by a small amount.
Use Sustainable TransportationActions to reduce your commuter carbon footprint.