Students

Student Resources

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Learn how to recycle in the residence halls

Find out what you can and can't recycle

Download printable posters for your room

Compost

Enroll in the Residence Hall Composting Program to give your food scraps new life

Learn more about composting on campus

Get Green Room Certified

Fill out an online survey about your sustainable behaviors to earn your green room certification

Study Sustainability

Browse 73+ sustainability-focused degrees, minors, and certificates

Check out the Sustainability Certificate, which can be added to any major

Learn more about sustainability in academics

Join Sustainability Student Orgs

Build friendships and leadership experience through your choice of 15+ sustainability-oriented student groups

Conduct Real-World Research

Pursue research experiences with world renowned experts in sustainabilty

Meet Your Mentors

Develop long-term, impactful relationships with UI's sustainability professionals and other program participants in our Underrepresented Students in Sustainability Mentorship Program

Stay Connected

Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook @sustainUI

Visit us at 3 Jessup Hall

Email us at sustainability@uiowa.edu

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Academics	Visit the Students tab for resources including scholarship and internship opportunities, project templates, examples of past student projects, student organizations, and more! Learn about opportunities to incorporate sustainability into your degree program and/or career with our Academic Program Finder. Find research and/or mentor opportunities with our Sustainability Scientists and Scholars database. If you're interested in applying sustainability to other academic areas, visit our Associated Departments page.
Student Organizations	For events you're hosting, visit our Compost At Events page and aim for minimal waste at the event! For a complete guide to zero-waste events, view this PDF. For Tippie College of Business events and meetings, consider this guide for sustainable planning. Use this flier at events to encourage people to take a picture of your marketing or informational flier instead of taking a physical copy. Connect with our Student Ambassadors to discuss specific topics with your org, sports club, FSL group, etc.
Recycling	Learn what and how to recycle on our Recycling and Waste Reduction page. To stay up-to-date on recycling at the university, visit our Recycling Newsletter Signup. Learn how to recycle at home on our Off-Campus Recycling page.
Composting	If you live in a residence hall on campus, visit our Compost in Residence Halls page to get your own compost bin in your room! Learn how to compost at events and at home on our Composting page.
Lifestyle	If you own a home, you may qualify for funds from Iowa City Housing Rehabilitation. If studying abroad, consider these tips. View our Biking Resources page. Learn how to reduce Food Waste at home. Find places to purchase Local Food. Stay up-to-date with all things "sustainability" both on & off campus by viewing our News page. To become involved with sustainability at the university level, reach out to the Sustainability Charter Committee.