Sustainability
Ripple Effect: The Collective Power of UConn Extension’s Water Programs
From low-cost well water testing to reducing environmental threats to water safety through informed land use, UConn Extension programs seek to keep Connecticut's water clean and healthy
Smart Water Sensors Help Preserve Clean Water Supplies
A College of Engineering research team is developing smart sensors for monitoring municipal wastewater, soil and other treatments with more accuracy and stability than existing sensor technology
UConn Student Represents US in UN Global Youth Statement
Youth climate leaders work together to ensure their voices are heard by the world
Is Composting Worth It? The Calculation is Complicated
A new UConn study explores the cost, effort, and impact of composting programs
Grown ConNECTed: Cultivating Community and Food Access Across Eastern Connecticut
“Find a farm you love and support them. There are so many to choose from, and they’re all part of our community”
UConn Receives State GreenerGov Awards for On-Campus Sustainability Efforts
The projects being honored further the goal of achieving climate neutrality by 2030
UConn’s, State’s Sustainability Efforts Bolstered as Two New Electric Buses Join Storrs Fleet
'UConn has operated buses of various kinds at Storrs for about 100 years, but this will be the first time they’re run without fossil fuels'
Bad Gas
Can we make cattle farming more sustainable to feed a growing population?
From Scraps to Solutions: Engineering Student Transforms Campus Food Waste into Carbon Capture Material
Caitlin Noonan ’26 (ENG) created a highly-porous material from biochar, ideal for trapping gas molecules like CO₂
UConn Research Shows Autonomous Mowers Make the Cut
From cut quality to fertilizer use, autonomous mowers offer an improved approach to lawncare