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  • The GW Greenhouse

    Thank you to all who presented and submitted ideas to The GW Greenhouse! To view a photo gallery of the event please click here. Continue the sustainability conversation in the GW Idea Garden.  

  • Sustainability Book Collection

    On Display in Gelman Library - the Sustainability Book Collection. Stop by the and view the books on the first and sixth floors. 

  • President Knapp Announces Climate Action Plan Process

    Calls for GW community to participate in the planning process. Click here for more information.

  • Sustainability Course List

    Register for a sustainability class for the Spring 2010 Semester. View the full list here. 

  • GroW Community Garden Opening

    GW's first Community Garden. View Photo Gallery

  • Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory Chart Marketing

    Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory

    Within one year of signing the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment, GW has completed a comprehensive inventory of all Greenhouse Gas emissions.

Sustainability at GW

The GW Greenhouse

Do you have an idea to make GW more sustainable?

The Climate Action Plan

Learn about GW's Climate Action Plan and get involved. 

The GW Idea Garden

Continuing the sustainability conversation online

Resources

Around Campus

Recycling Truck

Campus Resources

GW Green Roof Project
Status, pictures and information about the University's first green roof.

Facilities
Maintenance, planning and environmental management, residential housing, parking services and capital projects for all three of GW's campuses.

Campus Plan
Detailed, up-to-date information regarding GW's development efforts.

 

Student Life

Chalk Drawing

Resources for Students

Student Living
Environmentally-oriented initiatives in GW's residence halls.

Student Groups
Student Groups involved in the Presidents Climate Commitment.

Green Course List
List of courses with a significant focus on sustainability.

 

More

Recycle Can

More Resources

Presidents Climate Commitment
GW's commitment to the pursuit of climate neutrality.

Reports

Access GW's sustainability rankings and other pertinent reports

Green @ Work The Division of Human Resources aims to promote staff and faculty involvement in creating a greener GW.

Carbon Footprint Calculator
What impact are you having on the environment? Calculate your carbon footprint.