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#1 

STARS Platinum - the highest
rating for sustainability


  

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Princeton Review Top 50 Green College


 

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The state's only 4-star Certified Green Restaurants® (we have 2)


STARS Platinum seal

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. Our practices, successes and future solutions are a university-wide effort by faculty, staff and students.


 

Learn more about our Efforts 

Current or future student Wildcat? You can make a difference and find your place in sustainability here. 

Explore courses, majors/minors, internships and hands-on experiences available to you at UNH 

Sustainability at UNH


Explore the hundreds of sustainability-related courses, nearly 40 related majors/minors and our Sustainability Institute, a gateway for all students to make impact on campus and in local communities through internships, fellowships, hands-on experiences and volunteering.

Learn more about ways to Get involved in sustainability at UNH

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

Learn more about the sustainability dual major at UNH

 
Sustainability News & Headlines

 

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UNH Named to Princeton Review's Top 50 Green Colleges List

UNH Named to Princeton Review's Top 50 Green Colleges List

Latest accolade puts exclamation point on Campus Sustainability Month

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A banner highlighting UNH's STARS Platinum sustainability rating hangs on Main Street across from Thompson Hall

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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Sustainability Events

  • November
    10
    1:00pm - 5:00pm, Fall Mini-Sale and DIY Tote Bag MakingNovember 101-5pm in MUB 330-332The Fall Mini-Sale will include clothing items heavily reduced in price, including clothing that did not make it into the fall sale due to space limitations. You'll find t-shirts, shorts, pants, winter jackets, shoes, hats, costumes, and more! There will also be a t-shirt tote bag crafting table with supplies and materials to make your own DIY tote bag! Tote bags can be taken home with the crafter or left wi...
  • November
    15
    9:30am - 9:30am, Saturday, November 15, 9:30 AMAll UNH and Durham community members welcome!Connect with others; friendly to all levels of riders; new routes every ride! Helmets are required.Bring your bike or use a Cat Trax bike! Join the Group Me to get ride updates, details or to reserve a Cat Trax bike.
  • November
    18
    12:40pm - 2:00pm, Tuesday, November 18, 12:40–2 p.m.Strafford Room, MUBAll UNH students welcomeExplore how to integrate sustainability into your professional path by gaining valuable insights and inspiration from distinguished alumni who have successfully woven sustainability into their careers. These trailblazers will share their unique experiences, offer valuable advice, and provide a firsthand glimpse into the exciting intersection of passion and profession. This event promises to be a sou...

  

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