University of Wyoming Campus Sustainability Committee

01/21/2025

Great News Laramie; Plastic Food Tubs are Now Recyclable!
You’ve always been able to recycle plastic in the shape of a bottle, jar, and jug. Now you can recycle plastic tubs too! By tubs, we mean containers for yogurt, sour cream, butter, soups, and similar items.
Flimsy plastics like clamshells (berry containers), trays, and plastic bags are still unrecyclable in the blue-lidded cart.
So let’s recycle paper, cans, cardboard, and plastics numbered 1, 2, 4, and 5 in the shape of a bottle, jar, jug, and tub. For more information go to www.cityoflaramie.org/solidwaste or call (307) 721-5279. Also don’t forget to download the free app, “Laramie Waste & Recycling”.

04/23/2024

https://www.uwyo.edu/admissions/blog/2024/campus-blogs/campus-sustainability.html

In honor of Earth Day, collaborating with an ambassador from the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources, I delved into learning more about the avenues through which students can engage in campus sustainability efforts. Allow me to share the insights I gained with you!

01/20/2024

Recycle Cart Basics

Recycling can be confusing. Here are the basics of what goes into the cart, Stick with these four groups to keep it simple.

Plastic bottles, jars and jugs.
Newspaper, office/school paper, junk mail, etc. No shredded paper.
Flattened Cardboard, cut down to 2’ by 2’ and Food/Beverage Cartons.
Metal Cans.

For more details or to find out about specific items, use the free app, “Laramie Waste & Recycling” or visit: https://www.cityoflaramie.org/197/Solid-Waste

Don’t bag recycling.

(307) 721-5279

10/12/2023

Ever attended a concert that's powered by the sun? ☀

Join us for the 2023 Solar Fest on Friday, October 27 from 3-6:00 at Simpson Plaza!

This annual event that promotes "energy education through the arts" and is hosted by the University of Wyoming Sustainability Coalition and other groups. Come grab some food and drinks, check out the live music, and learn about solar-powered energy.

ASUW Student Government University of Wyoming ENR Club

09/12/2023

This weekend is UW Nordic’s Trash 2 Treasures (T2T).

Trash 2 Treasures (T2T) is a community initiative by the University of Wyoming Nordic Ski Club, UW Sustainability Club, Goodwill and the Clothing Cottage to keep furniture and appliances out of the Laramie Landfill. Through community member donations, we are able to offer items at low costs to students, staff and community members.

The sale will be on Saturday, September 16 from 10-2 at War Memorial Stadium, Summit View Parking Lot.

More information: https://uwt2t.weebly.com

Sustainability Coalition at the University of Wyoming
Sustainability Club at the University of Wyoming

09/06/2023

Join us for our "Laramigo Sustainability Roundup" to meet and eat with fellow sustainability enthusiasts from students, faculty, staff at the University of Wyoming and Laramie residents!

📆 Monday, September 11 from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
📍Washington Park Picnic Shelter #1 (big shelter along Sheridan St.)
🖐 RSVP by end of day, September 7 at https://tinyurl.com/Laramigo

We hope to see you all there to enjoy good food and conversation about future opportunities for a greener future in Laramie.

- Sustainability Coalition at the University of Wyoming
- Sustainability Club at the University of Wyoming
- ASUW Student Government
- Alliance for Renewable Energy of Laramie

02/02/2023

Join ASUW and the Hydrogen Energy Research Center next Wednesday, February 8th to discuss the growing possibilities of Hydrogen energy and storage! This event will take place in the University of Wyoming Union in the west ballroom from 5:30- 7:30pm.

07/20/2022

The Campus Sustainability Committee is looking for an Outreach and Communications Intern to support us in our effort to promote sustainability awareness at the University of Wyoming and surrounding areas.

Some responsibilities include:
🌎Maintaining Social Media
🌎Web Management
🌎Meeting Facilitation & Minutes
🌎Event Posters and Distribution
🌎Collaboration with Other Units
& Other Needed Communication Activities

Hours: Up to 10 hours a week, variable schedule

To apply, submit your cover letter and resume to CSC co-chairs: Michael Ziemann, [email protected] and Tod Scott, [email protected]

05/24/2022

Announcing our new GHG Emissions Inventory Interns! We look forward to having Priya and Ezra on our team to help prepare and plan for a more sustainable future.

04/27/2022

Students in the Campus Sustainability course will be presenting their final projects Wednesday, April 27th at 4:10 pm in the Beta House 205! Come see how students are implementing sustainability on campus.

Email Rachael Budowle ([email protected]) if you plan to attend 🌱

04/20/2022

Exciting news! The Wyoming Outdoor Council is hosting a climate summit this summer. Register and learn more at the link in our bio! 🤩🤩🤩

04/06/2022

We have received some questions about recycling plastic bags in Laramie. 😄

One option is to return plastic bags to the recycling containers at the front of both Walmart and Safeway in town. This service is free of charge and can be done your next time grocery shopping.

Additionally, if you are able, we encourage using reusable bags instead of plastic. As well, plastic bags can be repurposed as doggy bags, trash bags, and storage bags.