Sustainability

Our Mission

We are deeply committed to balancing environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and long-term resilience by adopting practices that reduce our environmental footprint, prioritize health and safety, and support equitable operations.

Through responsible resource management, meaningful partnerships, and continuous improvement, we strive to strengthen the Wisconsin Union’s ability to serve current and future generations while contributing to a resilient campus community.

Picnic Point

Areas of Impact

Sustainable Dining

Waste Reduction

Water Conservation

Sustainable Events

Operations

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Featured Programs and Projects

Truck for Food Scrap Collection

Participating Facility in Food Scrap Collection Program

From 2022 to 2025, Memorial Union and Union South have diverted over 6,700 carts of food scraps from landfills.

Chef Lauren Montelbano of The Vibrant Veg

Plant-Based Chef-In Residence

Chef Lauren Montelbano of The Vibrant Veg joined us for one year to create plant-forward menus and increase availability of vegetarian, vegan, and low-carbon food options.

OSCAR Sort

OSCAR Sort

Housed in Union South and Memorial Union, OSCAR Sort is a smart recycling assistant that educates users on correct waste sorting, fostering informed choices and progress toward a zero-waste world.