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STARS Platinum - the highest
rating for sustainability


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We self-generate 100% of our energy use


 

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The state's only 4-star Certified Green Restaurants® (we have 2)


STARS Platinum seal

Sustainability runs deep at UNH, and is our future

We've been STARS Platinum rated since 2017, it's the highest level of sustainability performance from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). It's a distinction of less than 10 universities and colleges in the country. Our practices, successes, and future solutions are a university-wide effort by faculty, staff, and students.


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Sustainability Dual Major


UNH is one of the only universities in the country to offer a Sustainability Dual Major – a powerful experience to better understand any major from a sustainability perspective. Combine your education with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to create a more sustainable futureLearn More

 
Sustainability News & Headlines

 

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UNH Leading the Way on New Hampshire’s First-Ever Food System Strategic Plan

UNH Leading the Way on New Hampshire’s First-Ever Food System Strategic Plan

Sustainability Institute’s NH Food Alliance helps build roadmap for farmers, fisherman and consumers

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UNH Positions Students, Businesses to Thrive in Wake of SEC Climate Disclosure Ruling

UNH Positions Students, Businesses to Thrive in Wake of SEC Climate Disclosure Ruling

Sustainability programs prepare students for in-demand jobs and companies for compliance

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Skye Loto in the woods.

Internship Makes a Difference Close to Home

Internship Makes a Difference Close to Home

Skye Loto finds flexibility with Semester for Impact

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Sustainability Events

  • November
    14
    1 p.m. - 2 p.m., Join the info-session to learn more about how you could be a paid Fellow, application tips and more!Learn more and register.The Sustainability Fellowship pairs exceptional UNH undergraduate students and post-baccalaureates (grad students and recent grads) from UNH and universities across the United States with municipal, educational, corporate, and non-profit partners to work on transformative sustainability projects. Don’t think your field of study connects with sustainabili...
  • November
    15
    B Impact Clinic Priority Applications Due Calling ALL majors at UNH! Learn what makes B Corps some of the most sustainable companies in the world, then work on a te a.m. (with a peer mentor to support you!) to help one assess their environmental and social impact. Earn 2 credits, open to all majors. Paul students: satisfies 1 BiP.Questions? Contact Jennifer.Andrews@jiquanba.com
  • November
    15
     Semester in the City features:- 30+ hr/week internship at a mission-driven organization- Matched with a dedicated mentor/supervisor - Wednesday evening course (includes dinner) and Friday seminar/reflective workshops (includes breakfast & a.m.p; lunch) - 16 UNH credits (check with your advisor if some can count for your major)- Furnished apartment in the BU/BC area- Unlimited MBTA Pass (commute AND explore the city!)- $595 living stipend to help defray costs- No additional fees. Pay your UNH tu...
  • November
    15
    Local change. National networks.Semester for Impact (SFI) is a full-semester, credit-bearing internship progr a.m. right here in New H a.m.pshire, educating and empowering undergraduates to be problem solvers of tomorrow. Semester for Impact features:Quick Facts:S a.m.e tuition cost as one semester at UNH (financial aid applies!)Matched with a dedicated mentor/supervisorOnline Wednesday evening course (optional)Hybrid Friday seminar/reflective workshopsMaintain your current housing (on or off c a.m.pus)S...
  • November
    15
    Open to all majors! In this hands-on course, learn how to calculate a carbon footprint, then work on a te a.m. (with a peer mentor to support you!) to help a local organization calculate theirs – a skill employers are actively seeking. Open to all majors; 2 credits. Paul students: satisfies 1 BiP.Questions? Contact Jennifer.Andrews@jiquanba.com 
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