Office of Sustainability

About HSC Sustainability

Our university’s mission is to “create solutions for a healthier community”. HSC Sustainability within Facilities Management supports that mission by advancing sustainable practices on campus through educational outreach, programs and initiatives, and our own campus operations.

• Defining sustainability and our focus and vision
• Take action
• Sustainability & Health

Key Initiatives

The Office of Sustainability was founded in 2012 after the HSC students voted in a fee to fund environmental improvements on campus.  This fee, the Sustainable Campus Fee, helps fund many programs, projects, and events on campus.

• HSC Community Garden
• Composting
• Reduce – Reuse – Recycle
• Labs & Freezers
• Alternative Transportation

Events & Announcements

Our vision is to transform our students and employees into people with a sustainability mindset.  Take action today to make our campus and community healthier and more sustainable.

• 2024 Annual Transit Subsidies On Sale:  HSC Sustainability subsidizes the annual transit passes for both students and employees.  Passes are good for all of 2024 and are up to 75% off regular rates.  Learn more here.
• HSC Community Garden:  Interested in gardening at our community garden?  We have 35 plots all managed by students, employees or community members.  Learn more at unthsc.edu/communitygarden.
• COMPOSTING SERVICE:  Composting is one of the best ways to live more sustainably since it diverts material from the landfill and contributes to healthier soil.  HSC Sustainability will initiate a compost drop-off for both home and campus compost for our students and employees.  Learn more here.
• LEAP:  Work in a lab?  Get involved with the Lab Efficiency Action Program (LEAP).  We’ve redesigned the program to be better than ever.