Recent News
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Strategies for Success and Some Advice for Sustainability Leaders
(March 20, 2013)
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What We Can Learn From the World's #1 Green University
(March 13, 2013)
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OEP on the WILI 1400 AM
(February 14, 2013)
Green Husky Experiences
Green Game Day
On Friday, September 16th, the Office of Environmental Policy and UConn Athletics co-hosted Green Game Day, an environmental awareness campaign that encourages fans to do their part in reducing the footprint of UConn Athletic events. Thirty volunteers... (Read more)-
UConn's "Sustainability Exchange" in Freiburg, Germany: Public Transportation, Bicycle Transportation, Renewable Energy, and Sustainibility at Freiburg University.
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UTC Power PureCell system will reduce the University's carbon footprint and supply clean, efficient energy to the Depot Campus.
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EcoHouse students exibit green living techniques at the 2012 Earth Day Spring Fling event.
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The EcoHusky 5k is held each spring to raise funds for the EcoHusky Student Group.
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President Herbst reaffirms UConn's commitment to the Climate Action Plan, by endorsing the addition of a Climate Change Adaptation Section.
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Sustainable Depictions was an art competition open to University and community members that served as a fundraiser for the Campus Sustainability Fund.
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UConn has many low impact development (LID) technologies around campus.
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Students pose after collecting recyclable at a men's basketball Green Game Day.
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UConn has many LEED certified buildings and projects, including the first LEED-certified NCAA training facility.
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Thousands of shoes are collected at UConn each year for the Nike Reuse-a-Shoe program.
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The Hillside Environmental Education Park gives students an opportunity to hike and bird watch on campus.
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Local Routes provides locally-sourced food in the dining halls.
About Us
The Office of Environmental Policy brings together students, faculty, staff, and the community for a more environmentally sustainable campus.
Contact
31 LeDoyt Road, U-3055
Storrs, CT 06269
EnvPolicy@uconn.edu
Phone: (860) 486-5773
Fax: (860) 486-5477









