Sustainability Committee
The Sustainability Committee is a committee of students, faculty, and staff working together to advocate for sustainability at UVU and to collaborate on initiatives. There are several subcommittees and related committees that are represented at the Sustainability Committee demonstrating the broad nature of Sustainability at UVU.
Waste Reduction Subcommittee
The Waste Reduction Subcommittee is dedicated to creating awareness of waste reduction strategies on campus including promoting good recycling habits, environmentally friendly swag, and low-waste solutions.
Water Conservation Subcommittee
The Water Conservation Subcommittee aims to promote water conservation on UVU campus, particularly irrigation water. The committee advocates for water wise landscaping, smart watering, and improved water consumption tracking.
Carbon Neutrality Subcommittee
In 2018 UVU committed to be carbon neutral by 2050. The Carbon Neutrality Subcommittee is involved in planning for the 2050 goal and promoting awareness of Carbon Neutrality and Climate Change on campus.
GRIT Garden Committee
The GRIT Garden Committee brings together the diverse stakeholders interested in community health & resilience, food sovereignty, small scale agriculture, and plant science that make the GRIT Garden the unique project that it is.
Active Transportation Committee
With the goal of getting UVU certified as a Bicycle Friendly University and creating a campus active transportation plan, the Active Transportation Committee brings together students, faculty, and staff interested in making UVU a safer and more pleasant place to walk and roll.
Tree Advisory Committee
The Tree Advisory Committee advocates for a diverse and thriving urban forest on UVU’s campus and ensures UVU meets the annual requirements for Tree Campus Higher Education certification.
