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Sustainability

UNLV defines sustainability as a commitment to environmental stewardship, societal well-being, and scientific and economic innovation. We strive to integrate these principles into our teaching, learning, research, operations, and community engagement to foster a thriving and resilient future for generations to come.

Key Facts

~191,121
EQUIVALENT CELL PHONE CHARGES GENERATED BY UNLV SOLAR PANELS DAILY
17
Number of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on campus
1,054
Tons of material diverted from landfills in 2022
UNLV logo of Rebel CAP

Our University Climate Action Plan

We've created a Climate Action Plan for the future. Visit the Rebel CAP webpage to learn more.

Rebel Recycling
A man recycling cardboard into a recycle bin.
Provides campus with comprehensive waste reduction, recycling, and resource management.
Sustainable Infrastructure
A view of large building and infrastructure built on campus, lit up with lights in the evening.
Environmentally friendly building practices are integrated in the university’s construction and design standards.
Electric Vehicle (EV) charging
An electric car plugged in at a charging station.
The university currently operates electric vehicle (EV) charging stations on its Maryland and Shadow Lanes campuses.
Energy Management
A solar panel on campus generating electricity.
UNLV employs best practices to reduce the cost and environmental impact of energy and water used to support our university mission.
Landscaping, Grounds, & Arboretum
A view of flowers and landscaping in front of the Registrar office.
The UNLV Arboretum provides UNLV students, staff, and alumni a safe and aesthetically pleasing outdoor environment.
Surplus Center
A painting on the side of the Surplus Building of recycled and surplus goods.
The UNLV Surplus Center repurposes, redistributes, and sells university-owned excess property and community donated goods.
Community Garden
An adult with a child sitting in the raised garden carrot bed.
The Community Garden provides students, on-campus organizations, departments, and classes access to gardening beds.
Dining
A vacant dining area with tables and chairs and a bar counter with barstools and UNLVs branding on the wall.
Campus Dining places special emphasis on sourcing responsibly, operating efficiently, minimizing food waste and reducing packaging.
Student Sustainability Council
Student Sustainability Council

Sustainability Task Force

The Sustainability Task Force furthers the university’s sustainability mission by serving as a connection for faculty, staff, and students to collaborate and create a bridge between ideas and their practical implementation.

  • Dr. Alfredo Fernandez-Gonzalez
    Professor School of Architecture
  • Dr. David James
    Associate Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering & Construction
  • Don Johnson
    Assistant Director, Facilities Operations, Facilities Management
  • Dr. Lisa Davis
    Executive Director of Graduate Student Services, Lee Business School
  • Tara Pike
    Recycling Manager, Sustainability Coordinator, Facilities Management
  • Zachary Billot
    CSUN Official
  • Andie Davis
    Campus Sustainability
  • Dr. Christine Bergman
    Professor, Hospitality
  • Helen Neil
    Associate Professor, Public Administration
  • Krystyna Stave
    Professor, Public Policy
  • Robert Futrell
    Professor, Sociology
  • Deborah Bergin
    Director of Planning & Facility Partnerships, Planning & Construction
  • John Treston
    Executive Director and University Architect, Planning & Construction

What's Happening

The Clock's Keepers
man in cherry picker adjusts hands of clock tower

With each change of hands, the UNLV Clock Tower risks being forgotten — but new routines by Facilities Management are keeping it finely tuned.

Improving Accessibility Over Time with UNLV Campus Projects
a student studying at a wheelchair accessible desk in Greenspun

Decades of infrastructure improvements and evolving standards show how UNLV has embedded accessibility into campus planning, design, and digital spaces.

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