Sustainability And Environmental Management Office

Vanderbilt has donated five dumptruck loads, or 35 tons, of wood chips to Tennessee State Parks to be used on walking paths at Radnor Lake State Natural Area. Read More

Vanderbilt Athletics, Vanderbilt’s Sustainability and Environmental Management Office and Waste Management, Inc. are looking for the greenest group on campus during this year’s football sustainability challenge. Read More

Move In 2014 set a new record for cardboard recycling at Vanderbilt. Read More

Two massive natural gas boilers were installed at the Vanderbilt Power Plant July 12 as part of the university’s ongoing effort to convert the co-generation facility completely to natural gas. Read More

Vanderbilt’s waste and recycling vendor, Waste Management, has launched a new fleet of natural gas-powered trash collection vehicles that will reduce both air and noise pollution on campus. Read More

As temperatures climb into the 90s and higher this summer, faculty, staff and students are encouraged to do their part to reduce energy consumption on campus and at the medical center. Read More

Vanderbilt recently renegotiated its contract with Cintas, Inc., resulting in lower costs and improved paper recycling options across the entire campus. Read More

Celebrate National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 19, by taking public transportation, such as an MTA bus or the Music City Star commuter train. Read More

Vacation season is here, and you can reduce your environmental impact - and save money - with these handy, sustainable travel tips. Read More

Steve Gild with Vanderbilt's Sustainability and Environmental Management Office will lead the walk and discuss air quality on Wednesday, April 30. Read More

For the third year in a row, Vanderbilt University has been included in "The Princeton Review’s Guide to 332 Green Colleges: 2014." Read More

With Earth-friendly Move Out for students occurring April 22–May 10, an increased number of donation and recycling locations that faculty and staff may also use will be available on campus. Learn how to share your Earth Day conservation efforts by reading more in the "Take Note" section. Read More

Vanderbilt’s Sustainability and Environmental Management Office celebrated Earth Day a little early by organizing a “No Impact Week” April 14-18 on campus. Read More

One of the best things about spring is the amazing assortment of flowers, trees and plants that bloom on campus. Vanderbilt landscapers and groundskeepers offer tips on making your own garden healthy and vibrant while leaving as little negative impact on the environment as possible. Read More

“Water and Energy” is the theme of this year’s World Water Day, March 22. Vanderbilt has many ongoing water conservation projects that not only reduce water consumption, but also decrease energy usage. Read More

Vanderbilt University has been recognized by the Tennessee Recycling Coalition as the 2013 Nonprofit Recycler of the Year and for having the 2013 Recycling Video of the Year in the higher education category. Read More

The School for Science and Math at Vanderbilt celebrated its title of “greenest group on campus” at the Vanderbilt vs. Texas A&M basketball game Feb. 15. Read More

Energy conservation measures taken on the Vanderbilt campus during December’s Energy Bowl Challenge resulted in more than $200,000 in energy savings, according to Vanderbilt Plant Operations and the Sustainability and Environmental Management Office. Read More

Your group could win a catered in-game VIP hospitality event, tickets for 20 people, a signed premium item and on-court recognition at the Vanderbilt vs. Texas A&M men’s basketball game on Feb. 15. Read More

The University Central building that reduces its energy consumption by the greatest percentage over winter break will win a pizza party. Read More