Sustainability

Miami University renews Bicycle Friendly University certification

Miami University is one of 39 new or renewing Bicycle Friendly Universities this year

November 01, 2023

Miami University commits to carbon neutrality by 2040

The Miami 2040 Climate Action Plan, currently under review, outlines goals and actions to reach carbon neutrality on the Oxford campus

October 05, 2023

Miami University Natural Areas behind the scene(ry): a Q-and-A with ecologist Dave Gorchov and field manager Nancy Feakes

With nearly 1,000 acres and 17 miles of trails in our backyard, the Natural Areas are an invaluable resource for recreation, teaching, and research

September 05, 2023

Building Connections: New building and renovation project updates

Miami University’s Oxford campus is growing with the construction of two academic buildings, facility renovations, and continued energy systems conversions. The newly renovated Lee and Ro...

August 17, 2023

Miami University Sustainability invites you to join the Plastic Free July challenge

Small steps make a big difference: Plastic Free July challenge is not about doing everything, you can just choose one item and give it a try in July

June 26, 2023

Miami University receives Green Achievement Award for Academia from Green Energy Ohio

“They are the innovators, collaborators, educators, and leaders in their respective fields throughout Ohio, and we are proud to honor them,” GEO Executive Director Jane Harf said

May 31, 2023

Red construction fence near McGuffey hall and spring street in the foreground

Summer construction update: Central Campus Energy Systems Conversions

McGuffey Hall parking lot will be offline May 15 - Aug. 1; Spring Street to be closed May 18-27 in front of McGuffey Hall

May 10, 2023

a donation drop off at Sharefest 2022 in a truck at Chestnut fields with several people gathered around a black SUV

Moving out? Spring cleaning? Upcycle and donate to ShareFest during Move-Out Week May 11-16

Drop off your items at Chestnut Fields Parking Lot; on-campus pick-ups at residence halls

May 01, 2023

Transforming energy systems, paving the pathway to carbon neutrality: A Q-and-A with Malcolm Drane, director of Energy Systems

Every unit of energy that we as a community can conserve through personal conservation measures furthers the impact of the energy systems transformation projects which have been implemented and are...

March 16, 2023