Rethink Waste

First Place! Campus Race to Zero Waste Touchdown Challenge

University of Richmond has been named a winner in the GameDay Football Zero Waste Touchdown Challenge, taking top honors in the Food Organics Per Capita category. During the 2025 football season, the University achieved an impressive 42% increase in diversion over 2023 and an outstanding 92% diversion rate.
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Rethink Waste & Sustainability Events

May 15

Big Yard Sale: UR Only Presale

5:30 PM - 7:30 PM

May 16

Big Yard Sale: Public

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Rethink Waste & Sustainability News

Community Invited to Westhampton Lake Cleanup Day at the University of Richmond this Friday

Community members are invited to roll up their sleeves and make a difference at a Community Cleanup Day at Westhampton Lake.

Keeping Score on Climate

Duncan Hall publishes research on how artificial intelligence could transform climate accountability in global sports

University of Richmond campus in the fall

University of Richmond Ranked as a Top 50 Green College

The Princeton Review has recognized the University of Richmond as one of the top 50 schools in the nation for environmental responsibility in the 2026 edition of its annual Guide to Green Colleges.