July 8, 2019
Husky Habits | #22 – Turn Off Your Monitor

Turning off your desktop monitor may seem like a small energy-saving step, maybe it only saves a couple of watts of power, but over time it could have big consequences. It takes too long to shut down computers and getting it back on, especially when you have multiple tasks open. Some people are concerned that…
July 3, 2019
GoodBiz Contributor | Awen Yuan

Meet Awen, one of our GoodBiz interns! Hello friends! My name is Awen Yuan, I am a student assistant here at UW Tacoma Student Enrollment Team. I am an international student majoring in Finance and I am passionate about using business as a catalyst for good social and environmental changes. I am very excited to…
July 31, 2018
Husky Habits | #21 – Walking, Biking, and Bussing, OH MY!

Choosing to take the bus is definitely a more efficient and environmentally-friendly alternative to driving alone in your own vehicle, but walking and biking are other transportation options that have even more health, economic and environmental benefits! Regular exercise is encouraged for good health, and walking and biking are great ways to work out…
July 30, 2018
Husky Habits | #20 – Walk About

It’s important to take breaks from work throughout the day. If time permits, consider taking a walk outside to enjoy our beautiful campus in the heart of downtown Tacoma – it’s a great way to get some extra activity and fresh air. Here are a few UWT walking tours for you to consider: A General…
July 25, 2018
Go Dawgs! Wednesday | UW Farm

If you happen to travel to our Seattle campus, a little-known fact about UW is that we have our own student-run farm! The 1.5-acre urban vegetable space provides UW Dining Halls, the University District Food Bank and community members with fresh and organically grown vegetables, herbs and flowers. The UW Farm also plays an important…
July 16, 2018
Husky Habits | #19 – Develop a Family Emergency Plan

If disaster were to strike, would you and your family be ready? Many of us Huskies have disaster and/or business continuity plans here at the UW, but making a family emergency plan is a very important step in increasing disaster resiliency too. Take time to meet with your family or those you live with to…
July 11, 2018
Go Dawgs! Wednesday | Stadium Diversion

More news from the Seattle campus! It’s been an exciting year at Husky Stadium. Not only did our football team finish the season undefeated at home, but 82 percent of the stadium’s waste was diverted from the landfill: its highest diversion rate ever! UW Athletics has been working to grow this number each year since…
July 9, 2018
Husky Habits | #18 – Bussing!

Considering the intense parking condition here at UWT, when you commute to our campus, taking the bus might be a better option. Our campus is located right in front of the Union Station. Buses serving Pierce, King and Thurston counties all stop on the UW Tacoma campus. Seattle and South King County residents can take…
July 4, 2018
Go Dawgs! Wednesday | UW Medical Center

A big congratulations to the UW Medical Center for receiving the Practice GreenHealth Excellence Award! This honor is given to the top 25 hospitals in the United States for their dedication to prioritizing sustainability and innovation in their programs. The UW Medical Center earned this recognition for their deep commitment to integrating sustainability into their…
June 29, 2018
GoodBiz Contributor | Zander Lyskin

Meet Zander, one of our GoodBiz interns! Hello! I’m Zander Lyskin, a junior majoring in entrepreneurship. I’m excited to work with UW Sustainability as the GoodBiz blogger and get to learn how UW and its affiliates are practicing good business by reducing their environmental impact and creating inclusive workspaces. As the GoodBiz blogger, it is my job…