Harvard Office for Sustainability

NEW: Four Harvard University research teams win Salata Institute and Harvard Office of Technology Development (OTD) funding to advance climate change tech: 🟢 From the labs of Pam Silver, Elliot T. and Onie H. Adams Professor of Biochemistry and Systems Biology, and Michael Springer, Professor of Systems Biology, a research team led by Neil Dalvie, a Fellow in Systems Biology, is developing a technology that uses engineered bacterial strains to accelerate mineral weathering. The technology may provide a natural, scalable solution to accelerate CO2 sequestration for long-term storage. 🟢 Making hydrogen peroxide, a key industrial chemical used widely in manufacturing products, currently requires fossil fuels and expensive catalysts, and contributes to climate change. A research team led by Michael Aziz, Gene and Tracy Sykes Professor of Materials and Energy Technologies, has developed a novel approach to produce ‘green’ hydrogen peroxide. 🟢 A research team led by Daniel Nocera, Patterson Rockwood Professor of Energy, is developing a biofuel alternative to fossil-based jet fuel. The hybrid inorganic-biological system only requires sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide from the air to produce hydrocarbons. 🟢 Creating plastics requires fossil fuels, contributing to climate change. Thanks to dyes and additives, many of the plastics in use today are un-recyclable. A research team led byed by Vinothan N. Manoharan, Wagner Family Professor of Chemical Engineering and Physics, and Audrey von Raesfeld, a PhD student in Applied Physics, has demonstrated a new way to produce recyclable plastic that retains the protective properties currently achieved by dyes. #ClimateChange #Sustainability #Climatech Read more about the projects here: https://bit.ly/4hkU3JU

Are you a Harvard or MIT student or alumni interested in a career in climate and sustainability? Or an employer interested in reaching Harvard University and MIT students with career opportunities? The Salata Institute Climate and Sustainability Expo is a collaborative effort across Harvard schools and MIT to connect organizations focused on climate, sustainability, and the environment with Harvard undergraduates, graduate students, and alumni. Register now to join the event on Friday November 1 from 12:30-4:30 pm: https://loom.ly/E2ZTqkM

Not only are non-biodegradable plastics clogging oceans and landfills, but they’re also invading our bodies. Listen to the latest Harvard Thinking podcast episode, "Plastic in our blood? That's a problem," where experts at the University discuss how plastics affect our health: https://loom.ly/8JTFu-g

Tuesday, 10/22 at 5PM ET, live online: What You Wanted to Know About Climate Change But Were Afraid to Ask. An interdisciplinary panel of Harvard experts will tackle your most pressing questions on climate change, exploring the science, health impacts, design solutions, and policy strategies that shape our global response. Hosted by the Salata Institute and Harvard Alumni Association. Register now! https://bit.ly/3Y2R2Fg

Quad Bikes, which offers bike repairs and support on campus, was a program launched from a Student Grant project. The Harvard Office for Sustainability's Student Grants program funds creative projects that contribute to the University's commitment to climate, health, and equity to create a more sustainable community. Undergraduate and graduate students can submit their Student Grant applications now through this Sunday, Oct. 13 at https://lnkd.in/eAzRz789 #SustainableHarvard

Today we released the 2023-2024 Harvard Annual Sustainability Report. Explore how the University is making progress toward our sustainability commitments and transforming how we power, build, operate, and lead. The revamped report features new data and interactive visualizations, as well as stories of impactful initiatives happening across campus. Together, we are creating a more #SustainableHarvard: https://loom.ly/zBL7xpA #SustainableHarvard #Sustainability #SustainabilityReport #SustainableCampus #HarvardUniversity #Harvard #SustainableBuilding #SustainableLiving #Data #Research #Practices

Welcome, 2024-2025 Council of Student Sustainability Leaders (CSSL)! Comprised of Harvard graduate and undergraduate students, CSSL members lead and collaborate on sustainability projects, connect and network with sustainability leaders, and provide feedback and recommendations on University initiatives. We can't wait to see what our members accomplish this year! #SustainableHarvard #Sustainability

Members of the Harvard community are working to ensure that the world's water—from the oceans to our tap water—is healthful, unpolluted, and abundant.

🍃💼 Are you a Harvard University or MIT student or alumni interested in a career in climate and sustainability? Or an employer interested in sharing career opportunities? Register now for the Salata Institute Climate & Sustainability Career Expo on Friday, November 1 from 12:30-4:30pm ET: https://lnkd.in/ezM8j6kK The Expo will feature employers including AccountAbility, ICF, MassCEC Internships, Citizens' Climate Lobby, CarbonSense Technologies, Harvard Office for Sustainability, League of Conservation Voters, Avangrid, and many more. Register now to secure your spot! Thank you to our partners: Hosted by Harvard FAS Mignone Center for Career Success (undergraduate, MA/MS/ALM, and PhD) in collaboration with the Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability, Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Harvard Business School, Harvard Divinity School, Harvard University Graduate School of Design, Harvard Graduate School of Education, Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Law School, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Harvard Medical School, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology. #climate #sustainability #careers #recruitment

Apply Now: Student Reps Wanted for HKS Sustainability Leadership Council Join the Sustainability Leadership Council and help develop sustainability pilots and programs that can be implemented at HKS and shared more broadly at the University to reduce to help address climate change. What is the HKS Sustainability Leadership Council? The Council shares input with senior leaders at the Kennedy School and influences policy on integrating climate and health strategies into daily and long-term campus operations. Be part of a group of leaders from faculty, staff, and students. The Council meets 3 times a year to discuss strategic priorities such as drafting a new 10-year HKS Sustainability Action Plan and leads multiple working group meetings to advise on specific topics throughout the year. For more information, visit our KNET Sustainability Pages and learn about Harvard University's commitment to sustainability through the Harvard Sustainability Action Plan. Student Role: The Council seeks active and committed students that can share their experience and help pursue the campus' overarching and long-term sustainability goals. How to Apply: Send an email titled "SLC Student Representative Application" with a one-page resume and 350-400 words to emily_flynn-pesquera@hks.harvard.edu about why you would like to join the Sustainability Leadership Council and what you hope to contribute over the 2024-2025 academic year. Applications will be received on a rolling basis and the application window will close on Sunday, September 22.