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Across Harvard’s Schools and Units, University staff are working to make progress, leverage resources, convene new partnerships, and develop holistic solutions to accelerate positive, sustainable change.

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Green Teams

Green Teams are made up of individuals within Schools and Departments who are dedicated to advancing sustainability at Harvard.

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The Office for Sustainability

The Office for Sustainability is comprised of a team of professional sustainability staff dedicated to developing and implementing university-wide campaigns and initiatives that lead to real and lasting change.

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The Harvard Office for Sustainability is growing! Discover available positions at OFS.

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Sustainability Events

December

09

Wednesday
10:00 am-2:00 pm GMT+0000

Community Freecycle

Join us at our community Freecycle in the Smith Campus Center! We will have plenty of goods and decorations to help you get into the holiday spirit!

Drop off reusable goods you no longer need, and browse an excellent selection of items brought by others. Popular items include books, clothes, and household goods. Only donate items in clean and working condition.

Everyone is welcome, and no donation is necessary to shop!
November

10

Tuesday
11:00 am-2:00 pm GMT+0000

Community Freecycle

Join us at our community Freecycle at the Science and Engineering Complex!

Drop off reusable goods you no longer need, and browse an excellent selection of items brought by others. Popular items include books, clothes, and household goods. Only donate items in clean and working condition.

Everyone is welcome, and no donation is necessary to shop!
October

14

Wednesday
11:00 am-2:00 pm GMT+0000

Community Freecycle

Join us at our community Freecycle in the Smith Campus Center!

Drop off reusable goods you no longer need, and browse an excellent selection of items brought by others. Popular items include books, clothes, and household goods. Only donate items in clean and working condition.

Everyone is welcome, and no donation is necessary to shop!
September

09

Wednesday
11:00 am-2:00 pm GMT+0000

Community Freecycle

Join us at our community Freecycle in the Smith Campus Center!

Drop off reusable goods you no longer need, and browse an excellent selection of items brought by others. Popular items include books, clothes, and household goods. Only donate items in clean and working condition.

Everyone is welcome, and no donation is necessary to shop!
November

20

Friday
1:00 pm-4:30 pm GMT+0000

Salata Institute Climate and Sustainability Career Expo

Are you a Harvard or MIT student or alumni interested in a career in climate and sustainability? Or an employer interested in reaching Harvard University and MIT students with career opportunities? The Salata Institute Climate and Sustainability Career Expo is a collaborative effort across Harvard schools and MIT to connect organizations focused on climate, sustainability, and the environment with Harvard undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni. Join us for the next expo on Friday, November 20, 2026 from 1:00 – 4:30pm.

September

09

Wednesday
5:00 pm-6:00 pm GMT+0000

Council of Student Sustainability Leaders (CSSL) Info Session

INFO SESSION (required to apply for CSSL program): Please RSVP by September 8 to attend the CSSL Info Session on September 9 @ 5-6pm. If you cannot attend, you must watch the recording (which will be posted here on September 10) before applying.

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Sustainability News

Harvard receives first LBC Core certifications for 3 major sustainable renovations 

There are more than 380 buildings on Harvard’s Cambridge campus, many over 100 years old.…

Sustainability Spotlight: YB Kim, MBA ’26

YB Kim is graduating from Harvard Business School in May 2026 with his Master of Business Administration…

Commencement 2026: Student Sustainability Spotlights

As the academic year comes to a close, the Harvard Office for Sustainability (OFS) is proud to…

Sustainability Spotlight: Julie Heck, Ed.M. ’26

Julie Heck is graduating from the Harvard Graduate School of Education in May 2026 with…

Sustainability Spotlight: Sofia Chufani de la Cuadra, ALM ’26

Sofia Chufani de la Cuadra is graduating from the Harvard Extension School in May 2026 with her…

Sustainability Spotlight: Eva Savin, MPA ’26

Eva Savin is graduating from the Harvard Kennedy School in May 2026 with a Master of…

Sustainability Spotlight: Hanzhang Lai, MDes ’26

Hanzhang Lai is graduating from the Harvard Graduate School of Design in May 2026 with…

Sustainability Case Study: David Rubenstein Treehouse Conference Center

The David Rubenstein Treehouse is Harvard’s first University-wide conference center, designed to create a unique…