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STARS Platinum - the highest
rating for sustainability


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We self-generate 100% of our energy use


 

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The state's only 4-star Certified Green Restaurants® (we have 2)


STARS Platinum seal

Sustainability runs deep at UNH, and is our future

We've been STARS Platinum rated since 2017, it's the highest level of sustainability performance from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). It's a distinction of less than 10 universities and colleges in the country. Our practices, successes, and future solutions are a university-wide effort by faculty, staff, and students.


Learn more about our Efforts 

Sustainability Dual Major


UNH is one of the only universities in the country to offer a Sustainability Dual Major – a powerful experience to better understand any major from a sustainability perspective. Combine your education with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to create a more sustainable futureLearn More

 
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Sustainability Events

  • March
    3
    Apply to be a PAID Sustainability Institute InternApplication opens: Monday, March 3Apply by: Tuesday, April 1 Gain leadership and professional skills while making a difference on c a.m.pus!Sustainability Institute Interns work part-time for the UNH Sustainability Institute with partners across c a.m.pus on strategic sustainability projects that help support UNH’s sustainability goals. From supporting a pollinator-friendly c a.m.pus and monitoring stormwater, to collecting data on waste or emissions a...
  • March
    3
    Trash 2 Treasure Core Team Member Applications Due Apply to be a Trash 2 Treasure Core Te a.m. MemberPaid positions!Application opens: Tuesday, January 21Apply by Monday, March 3 Gain leadership skills; training and fun provided!Trash 2 Treasure (T2T) is a Sustainability Institute progr a.m. – powered by students with the mission of assisting students, UNH and the local community in reducing waste, significantly reducing unnecessary landfill waste and providing students and local f a.m.ilies with back-to-school savings. As a core te a.m. member, you’ll h...
  • March
    12
    1 p.m. - 2 p.m., Want an internship in Boston or in NH?Semester in the City & a.m.p; Semester for Impact Info-session Wednesday, March 12, 1-2 p.m. (online)Register to attendCan’t make it? Register anyway and we’ll send you the recording. Join us to learn more and ask questions! No matter which internship progr a.m. you do, you’ll be matched with a mentor, complete a meaningful real-world project, and gain invaluable work experience. ·       Semester in the City: Live & a.m.p; work in Boston (furnishe...
  • March
    12
    5 p.m. - 6 p.m., Join the Sustainability Institute at the Sustainability Cafés! They are a great way to keep in touch with people involved in sustainability on c a.m.pus, to meet new people, and catch up with old friends! All UNH students welcomed!Gather with us in The Den at Holloway Commons (HoCo) on the second floor. Grab your food at HoCo and then meet upstairs for a shared dinner.   If you do not have a meal swipe, reach out to this email and we can coordinate appropriate accommodations.  
  • March
    13
    noon - 1 p.m., UNH Alumni Sustainability Webinar:Behind the Curtain: How Corporate Supply Chains Can Change the World Thursday, March 13, 12-1 p.m.Learn more and registerFree & a.m.p; open to all For most consumer product companies, the majority of their environmental and social impact occurs within their supply chain. When you think about your favorite products, where the raw ingredients come from and how they are processed matters most. Learn how consumer product companies can engage with t...
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