Sustainability at Rice University

Sustainability at Rice University Leading and supporting campus sustainability initiatives at Rice University

The Office of Sustainability leads and provides support for a broad range of campus sustainability initiatives spanning the entire university enterprise. A sampling of this work includes planning for sustainability, green building, energy and water conservation, climate action, composting, recycling, environmental education, public lectures and events, student environmental projects, research partnerships, fundraising, and classroom engagement. The Office’s initiatives and actions are guided by the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, providing a holistic view of sustainability aligned with solving some of the world’s most pressing challenges.

09/28/2026

EcoRep Summer Spotlight!

This summer, EcoRep Sammi took her learning beyond Rice, traveling to Kenya to conduct research focused on maternal health. Through hands-on research and collaboration, she explored how innovative approaches to global health can help improve health outcomes for mothers and communities.

A special shout-out to Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies for helping make experiences like this possible! 💙

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the people, cultures, and communities whose contributions continue to sha...
09/24/2026

Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the people, cultures, and communities whose contributions continue to shape our world.

This year, we’re highlighting Hispanic and Latinx environmental leaders whose work spans conservation, climate justice, environmental education, community advocacy, and more.

Meet your 2026–2027 EcoReps! EcoReps are paid student sustainability leaders who bring sustainability directly into Rice...
09/23/2026

Meet your 2026–2027 EcoReps!

EcoReps are paid student sustainability leaders who bring sustainability directly into Rice’s residential colleges through events, education, and projects that engage their college communities.

Swipe to meet this year’s team and find your college EcoReps! Be sure to say hi when you see them around campus. 👋

🔎 Searching for sustainability at Rice? You’ve come to the right place! From student programs and sustainable events to ...
09/22/2026

🔎 Searching for sustainability at Rice? You’ve come to the right place!

From student programs and sustainable events to energy, water, waste, and green buildings, we work across campus to help make Rice more sustainable.

Swipe to learn more about what we do, meet the team behind the work, and find out how to stay connected!

Say hello to our 2026–2027 Sustainability Interns! 👋These students help bring sustainability to life across Rice, workin...
09/21/2026

Say hello to our 2026–2027 Sustainability Interns! 👋

These students help bring sustainability to life across Rice, working alongside the Office of Sustainability on projects spanning marketing and communications, sustainable events, zero waste, and more.

And because every great team needs a soundtrack, we asked what songs they currently have on replay. 🎧🎶 Swipe through to meet the team and see what they’re listening to!

🥔➡️🌱➡️ 2 MILLION POUNDS!Rice has officially composted more than 2 million pounds of food waste with Moonshot Compost! 🎉T...
09/18/2026

🥔➡️🌱➡️ 2 MILLION POUNDS!

Rice has officially composted more than 2 million pounds of food waste with Moonshot Compost! 🎉

That’s 2 million pounds of food waste given a second life instead of heading to the landfill. Thank you to the students, staff, and campus partners who helped us reach this milestone!

With students returning to campus, August saw a big jump in food waste diverted from the landfill, with a total of 47,89...
09/10/2026

With students returning to campus, August saw a big jump in food waste diverted from the landfill, with a total of 47,894 lbs composted campus-wide. Here's to another semester of turning scraps into sustainability!

09/09/2026

Talk about a spud-tacular summer! 🥔

One of our EcoReps, Lily, spent her summer working with the International Potato Center, exploring sustainable agriculture and learning how different potato varieties are connected to culture, communities, and food systems.

From the field to the classroom, sustainability education can happen anywhere. Check out the video to learn more about her summer experience!

Happy first week of classes, Owls! 🦉Whether it’s your first semester at Rice or your last, here’s to new classes, famili...
08/24/2026

Happy first week of classes, Owls! 🦉

Whether it’s your first semester at Rice or your last, here’s to new classes, familiar faces, college traditions, and plenty of sustainable choices along the way. 💚

Wishing you a fun, safe, and sustainable semester!

Future sustainability leaders wanted! 🌎✨Martelians and Murts, this is your chance to gain leadership experience, connect...
08/13/2026

Future sustainability leaders wanted! 🌎✨

Martelians and Murts, this is your chance to gain leadership experience, connect with fellow students, and help make sustainability happen at Rice. From clothing swaps and volunteer events to educational programs and campus partnerships, EcoReps bring sustainability to life in their colleges. ♻️💚

Applications close Sept. 7.

Apply now at bit.ly/M_EcoRep

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