We can all use new sources of inspiration when it comes to working toward greater sustainability. You can find them in this blog, where we profile some of the many people in the UNL community who make smart choices about the resources they use where they live, work and play.

Emphasizing the Creation of Connections and Relationships

Thursday, February 17, 2022

Creative Commons is an RSO affiliated with the College of Fine and Performing Arts that is open to all students focused on cultivating a community for creative students. Throughout the year we invite working artists to talk about their career development in the artistic world. We host workshops and provide opportunities to work with various mediums and software, like Adobe Photoshop and screenprinting.

Students working on project around table in classroom.

Sustainability is a Journey

Thursday, February 10, 2022

Hello! My name is Kjersten and I’m junior Environmental Studies major, with a focus on Indigenous Natural Resource Law & Policy. I began working with the Office of Sustainability last summer and have enjoyed being a part of sustainability initiatives and efforts on campus with this fantastic team of people!

Kjersten Hyberger

All About the Wildlife Club

Wednesday, February 2, 2022

UNL Wildlife Club’s mission is to provide guidance and further knowledge about specific wildlife, promote and stimulate interest in wildlife, provide cultural and social development of members, provide opportunities in leadership, increase cooperation with organizations concerned with wildlife, and acquaint interested students and faculty members with the wildlife field. We have meetings twice a month on Wednesday evenings and we do a variety of activities, such as guest speakers, fun activities, and outings.

Wildlife Club - group of students gathered after picking up trash

Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Right at UNL

Thursday, January 27, 2022

Not many people likely give much thought to the waste they produce or what happens to it after it leaves their possession. However, this is a very important topic that our UNL Recycling and Sustainability teams are working to elevate and integrate into the campus culture.

Morgan Hartman moving a recycling station

CRES Plant Provides Sustainable, Efficient Energy

Thursday, January 20, 2022

Sustainability has been a key focus of the Nebraska Innovation Campus (NIC) since its inception. The CRES system (or Centralized Renewable Energy System) that heats and cools the campus plays an integral role in this Sustainability mission.

Inside of Cress Plant