Skip to main content

Students

Students play an essential role in Harvard’s sustainability mission. Harvard has a variety of programs that engage students in sustainability action.  
 

Engaging students is key to reaching Harvard’s sustainability goals 

Students will continue to provide feedback and recommendations on Harvard’s overall sustainability strategy and collaboratively lead projects to advance the University’s sustainability vision and priorities.

Former Harvard men's basketball player, Zena Edosomwan '17 and Tiana Woolridge, PhD candidate, enjoy one of many green walls in the The new Richard A. Susan F. Smith Campus Center

Climate Resources at Harvard

Explore climate resources available across Harvard.

Explore Climate Resources at HarvardOpens new window

HBS AirTable Sustainability Project

Get involved with our partners:

Explore upcoming sustainability events

April

22

Wednesday
4:30 pm-5:30 pm GMT+0000

Food Literacy Project Speaker Series: Waste, Recycling, and Compost at Harvard – “Talking Trash” with Dailey Brannin & Courtney Forrester

Sign up: https://bit.ly/FLPEvents

Do you know what happens to our recyclables after they leave campus? What about waste, or food composted in the dining halls? Courtney Forrester, Harvard Waste Reduction and Compliance Lead, and Dailey Brannin, Harvard Recycling Services Supervisor, will break it all down during this presentation. Learn about waste stewardship at Harvard, and how to get involved to various waste reduction initiatives!

This event is free and open to all HUID holders, but registration is encouraged, as seating is limited.

April

08

Wednesday
5:00 pm-7:00 pm GMT+0000

Arctic Film Festival (RSVP Required)

In celebration of Earth Day, join the Belfer Center’s Arctic Initiative for an evening of science, nature, and adventure from the Far North.

We will screen the following short films:

Nuisance Bear – Canada
A Season Living in the Ice – Canada/Greenland
Haul Out – Russia
Arctic Youth Expedition – Norway
Izembek – Alaska
Teshekpuk – Alaska

Open to all Harvard ID holders. Please RSVP.

April

07

Tuesday
11:30 am-1:30 pm GMT+0000

Open to Harvard Community

The Michigan Futures Initiative: A Climate Solutions Accelerator at the University of Michigan

In the speaker series Climate Action Clinic: Where Research meets Practice, we spotlight lessons learned from efforts to link knowledge and action in order to develop and advance durable, effective solutions to the climate change and sustainability challenges confronting humanity.

In this discussion, the University of Michigan’s Vice Provost for Sustainability and Climate Action Shalanda Baker presents an overview of the Michigan Futures Initiative, a framework designed to accelerate research impacts and respond to urgent climate and sustainability issues focusing on: law and policy for equitable climate and energy policy; education innovation for the next generation of climate leaders; economic impact and workforce development fora sustainable economy; industrial transformation; and systems change tackling the interconnected challenges of water, food, and energy systems.

Lunch will be served from 11:30 – 12:00 pm.

April

29

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

Open to Harvard Community

Spring Freecycle on Longwood Campus

freecycle
Zero Waste

Come to the always-popular Freecycle in Kresge Atrium next to Sebastian’s Cafe on Wednesday, April 29, 11 am-2 pm! Bring extra housewares, clothes and shoes, accessories, books, school and office supplies, or other small re-useable items in good condition. Pick up something new-to-you, make friends, and build a sustainability-minded community.

April

22

Wednesday
12:00 pm-2:00 pm GMT+0000

Earth Day Freecycle

Join us for a Freecycle at the Earth Day Festival! Drop off reusable goods you no longer need, and browse a fantastic selection of items brought by others. Find some secondhand items to gift this year. Popular items include books, clothes, and working household goods.

Everyone is welcome, and no donation is necessary to shop.

April

15

Wednesday
12:00 pm-3:00 pm GMT+0000

Open to Harvard Community

Fixit Clinic

Have you been holding onto a broken item in the hopes of repairing it? (Or perhaps found a nearly-working item at a Freecycle?) If so, come to our Fixit Clinic at the Cabot Science Library! With help, you’ll disassemble your item, troubleshoot the issue, and (hopefully) repair it! Register your broken item ahead of time here.

Don’t have anything to fix but have some fixing expertise to share? Sign up to be a coach here!

Hosted by Harvard Libraries and Harvard Recycling & Waste. Contact dailey_brannin@harvard.edu with questions.

Contact Us

Questions for the Office for Sustainability?

Contact sustainability@harvard.edu.

Meet the OFS Team

Harvard Office for Sustainability logo with green shield.