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STARS Platinum - the highest
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100%
Renewable electricity
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The state's only 4-star Certified Green Restaurants® (we have 2)
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, and currently the only institution in New England. Our practices, successes and future solutions are a university-wide effort by faculty, staff and students.
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Sustainability at UNH
You can start by exploring UNH's hundreds of sustainability-related courses, nearly 40 related majors/minors and Sustainability Institute – a gateway for all students to make impact on campus and in local communities through internships, fellowships, hands-on experiences and volunteering.
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Sustainability Dual Major
UNH is one of the only universities in the country to offer a dual major in sustainability – 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 future.
UNH Earns Highest National Rating for Sustainability for Third Consecutive Time
UNH Earns Highest National Rating for Sustainability for Third Consecutive Time
University once again achieves STARS Platinum status
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UNH Leading the Way on New Hampshire’s First-Ever Food System Strategic Plan
UNH Leading the Way on New Hampshire’s First-Ever Food System Strategic Plan
Sustainability Institute’s NH Food Alliance helps build roadmap for farmers, fisherman and consumers
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UNH Positions Students, Businesses to Thrive in Wake of SEC Climate Disclosure Ruling
UNH Positions Students, Businesses to Thrive in Wake of SEC Climate Disclosure Ruling
Sustainability programs prepare students for in-demand jobs and companies for compliance
ArticleSustainability Events
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April305:30pm - 6:30pm, Join the Sustainability Institute at the Sustainability Cafés! They are a great way to keep in touch with people involved in sustainability on campus, 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.
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May53:00pm - 4:30pm, Join the Sustainability Institute’s Spring Sustainability Showcase and Celebration for an afternoon of inspiration and community connection. The Showcase brings together students from across UNH’s colleges, our campus partners and regional community partners to connect and celebrate the sustainability impact students and partners are collectively making in the state and beyond. Hear from students and community partners about transformative learning experiences and tangible ...
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May30Nominate someone you know working to advance sustainability!Nominations open March 24, 2025Nominate a UNH faculty, staff, students by May 30, 2025Learn more about eligibility, categories and criteria.Sustainability at UNH is a university-wide endeavor and the UNH Sustainability Awards celebrate and spotlight individuals and teams doing important sustainability research, curriculum development and teaching, campus initiatives and culture development, and external engagement work across and be...
