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Sustainability at UNC Charlotte

operations

A University operates a small city to support the mission of teaching and research, providing a home for students, and welcoming visitors. Learn how sustainability is integrated into operations across UNC Charlotte each day.

The Office of Sustainability collaborates with faculty, staff and students to measure progress, propose solutions, initiate changes, develop skills and share experiences that create conditions contributing to environmental, social and financial dimensions of sustainability.

help us keep our stadium zero waste!

Did you know that UNC Charlotte’s Jerry Richardson Stadium is a zero waste facility? Thanks to collaborative efforts across the university, and with the help of Charlotte fans, we can keep our stadium and campus green! Check out the video below to learn how you can help us reach this goal.

upcoming events

Hech Lake Days

Dates: Thursday, Sept 11; Tuesday, Sept 16; Thursday, Sept 25, 2pm – 6pm

Location: Hechenbleikner Lake

Gallery Reception: Under the Influence: Kirsten Stolle

Date: Thursday, September 11, 6pm – 8pm

Location: Dubois Center at UNC Charlotte Center City, Projective Eye Gallery

Rights to Greenspace: National, State and Public Parks — and the Congressional Acts and People that Protect Them

Date: Tuesday, September 16, 12:15pm – 1:30pm

Location: Popp Martin Student Union 200

Zero Waste Crew Sorting

Dates: Sunday, Nov 16; 9am – 1pm

Location: Jerry Richardson Stadium between Gates 3 and 4