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We support the transformation of Boston University’s planning, operations, and culture toward a sustainable and equitable future. We are guided by the University’s mission, Strategic Plan, and Climate Action Plan.
Sustainability Festival
Our annual event, where you can connect with organizations dedicated to sustainability and learn more about getting involved with sustainability at BU and beyond.
Featured Projects
From sustainable renovations of existing buildings to construction of cutting-edge, fossil fuel–free facilities, BU works with partners to lead groundbreaking projects.
Doing Their Part
Meet the members of the BU community who are leading by example in their daily actions and vocations.
Reimagining Waste as a Resource
How will you help BU achieve its Zero Waste goal? Read the Zero Waste Plan and contact sustainability@bu.edu to let us know how you'll be part of the solution.
Latest News
Announcing the 2025 Sustainability Innovation Seed Grant Recipients
This fall, BU students proposed new ways to make the campus more sustainable—from rethinking lab waste to redesigning streetlights. Through the Sustainability Innovation Seed Grants, a partnership between BU Sustainability and Innovate@BU, 10 projects were awarded $500 and mentorship to kick-start solutions addressing the University’s most pressing climate and waste challenges. Each project aligns with […]
Reuse at BU: Simple Ways to Cut Waste and Go Green
Sustainability is all about taking small, meaningful actions that add up to something big. Whether it’s grabbing lunch in a reusable container, using a reusable water bottle, or donating items at move-out, reusing helps cut down waste and keep our campus green. Here are a few easy ways you can make reusing part of your everyday BU routine: Choose to Reuse […]
Turning Move-Out Donations into Community Impact
Sustainability and helping the poor can go hand in hand. In partnership with the Faith & Ecological Justice Program at the School of Theology, BU Sustainability has collected over 2,000 pounds of textiles that will go to local homeless shelters and community organizations in Greater Boston. This program is the brainchild of a Master of […]
Welcoming our Zero Waste Fellow Grant Haas
We at BU Sustainability want to introduce you to our newest team member, Grant Haas. For many of you, he is likely a familiar face. As a student, he served as one of our Zero Waste Interns, supporting various waste reduction programs on campus. Now, we are thrilled to welcome Grant back in a new role: […]
2025 Student Sustainability Leadership Award Winners Announced
Every year, Boston University recognizes graduating seniors who have gone above and beyond in their commitment to sustainability on campus through the Student Sustainability Leadership Award. This year's winners Genesis Muñoz (CAS '25) and Iffany Zou (CAS '25) have made engaging their fellow students in sustainability key elements of their BU careers. At the Earth & […]
Move-out at BU, a Waste Reduction Game of Tetris
Imagine for a second that every person in a small city moves out of their homes and apartments all within a couple of days—and after everyone has moved out, all of those beds are filled by new people.
Refining the Strategies for Meeting our Climate Goals
“Building decarbonization,” is a wonky term that you are going to hear our team talk a lot about, especially over the next several months.
Introducing the 2024-25 Sustainability Innovation Seed Grant Award Winners
The Sustainability Innovation Seed Grants support student-driven sustainability interventions with funding and resources offered by BU Sustainability and Innovate@BU.