Weekly Updates With The Office of Sustainability
Monday, February 9, 2026 - Sunday, February 15, 2026
Upcoming Events... Don’t miss out!
Recyclethon: compete against other residence halls to see who has the best recycling practices… for a prize! The event runs the entire month of February starting on the 1st.
Paint & Plant: bring a friend, paint your own plant pot, and plant a seed of your choice on February 9 from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in Rome Commons.
DIY Tote Bag Night: create and personalize your own tote bag from recycled materials on February 11 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm in Holocomb Lounge.
Valentine’s Day Card Making: celebrate those you love while being environmentally friendly when creating a valentine’s day card from sustainable materials! The event will be held on February 12 from 4:00 to 6:00 pm at the Hilltop Community Center.
T-Shirt Tote Bag Event: learn how to make your own tote bag out of old t-shirts… no sewing required! This event will occur on February 15 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm in CT Hall Room 103.
Fun Fact: Did you know Americans throw away 25 trillion Styrofoam cups every year? Unfortunately, styrofoam cups were popularized in the late 1950s and early 1960s for their ability to retain heat, easy accessibility, and ability to be mass produced. Styrofoam is not biodegradable and strongly contributes to pollution. Instead, use reusable water bottles and cups meant for hot liquids such as ones made of stainless steel! If there is no way to avoid the reusable cup, it is recommended to go with a more biodegradable option such as paper.
Reason to Smile: Due to climate change and other environmental threats, we have seen the collapse of specific species and precious environments, but certain species are still fighting and showing positive signs! Read about some species such as the Eurasian Otter and North Atlantic Right Whale that are giving us hope for biodiversity and wildlife recovery!
CT Sustainable News: It is common New England tradition to burn wood throughout Winter to keep families warm, but DEEP urges CT residents to use “best burn” practices to avoid environmental and personal harm. Read this quick article to refresh your knowledge of how to burn wood safely and efficiently!
Joke of the Week: What did the wind turbine say when asked what they thought about sustainable energy? I’m a HUGE FAN!
Opportunities to Look Out For 👀
Sustainable CT Summer Fellow Internship: Apply to this position in the “Job Listings” section of 12Twenty. Applications are due 02/29/2026 at 5:00pm.
Are you in search of a valuable summer internship experience or a job? UConn is offering transportation from the Storrs campus to the CI Talent Fair Event in New Haven on Thursday, February 19. You can choose to either spend the entire day at the fair, or attend 1 of two sessions. This event is hosting over 40 CT startups in healthcare, technology, climate, life sciences, and more! For more info check out this link: CT Innovations Fair
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For more information, contact: Ava Naclerio at ava.naclerio@uconn.edu