The fall of 2018 saw lots of activity for the Office of Sustainability. Starting with the hiring of a new sustainability coordinator, the semester was marked by ramped up programming and outreach. Monthly sustainability education events were held, posters were given at conferences, and BCycle stations were installed. Each of these efforts move UH steps closer to being a more sustainable university. But what is in store for the coming spring?

First to look forward to is the Spring BYOB competition! During the first two weeks of each semester, students are encouraged to tag themselves (#UHBYOBottle) in a selfie on social media using reusable water bottles. The winner will then be randomly selected to win prizes like a full zero waste starter kit!

Spring is also a time for Recyclemania! Each February and March, the University takes part in this competition comparing recycling rates across universities. The number one way to participate is to make extra effort to recycle throughout the contest, but you can help make a larger impact by attending scheduled recycling events listed on the official contest page.

Lastly, spring is the time for Earth Week and UH’s annual Sustainability Fest! Held this year on April 16^th from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Butler Plaza, Sustainability Fest educates the UH campus community about sustainability initiatives on campus and in the Greater Houston region. This is the sustainability party of the year, so you don’t want to miss it! To make the festival possible, the Office needs help from sponsors, exhibitors, and volunteers. If you are interested in partnering with Sustainability Fest in any way, visit uh.edu/sustainfest for detailed inforamtion.

For more information on Office of Sustainability events and spring activities, be sure to like the office on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram or visit the official office calendar.