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Building a healthy, efficient, and
inclusive university community.


healthy

HEALTHY

Prioritizing the health and well-being of people and the environment

efficient

EFFICIENT

Optimizing the use of energy and resources in campus systems

inclusive

INCLUSIVE

Welcoming all voices and capturing true environmental impact

 

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STARS Gold

STARS Gold

GW participates in the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Rating System (STARS) to gauge our progress across academics and research, operations, engagement, and planning and administration. Learn more about GW's STARS Gold rating here.

no single-use plastic

Eliminated the purchase of single-use plastics in 2021

divest

Divest the endowment of fossil fuels by 2025

carbon

Achieve carbon neutrality by 2030

Learn more about GW's ambitious sustainability commitments here

 

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compost team

Compost at GW

Learn more about our composting programs, including collection schedule, composting in the dining halls, and compost operations support for your next event.

Alliance for a Sustainable Future

A bold, university-wide initiative focusing on research and academics, uniting members of the GW community who support climate change and sustainability work.

Sustainability Minor

Empowering students to engage their diverse backgrounds in order to examine the critical, all-encompassing sustainability issues that affect us all — and create dynamic solutions as a result. 

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