Leading and supporting campus sustainability initiatives at Rice University
The Office of Sustainability leads and provides support for a broad range of campus sustainability initiatives spanning the entire university enterprise. A sampling of this work includes planning for sustainability, green building, energy and water conservation, climate action, composting, recycling, environmental education, public lectures and events, student environmental projects, research part
A spring to remember 🌎💚 From hands-on events to everyday action, South Colleges showed what campus sustainability can look like.
North Colleges, you’re up next 👀
06/01/2026
Facilities, Planning and Capital Construction and the Office of Sustainability were honored to host a team from the Office of Commissioner Rodney Ellis on Thursday to show measures we’ve implemented at Rice to reduce the frequency of bird strikes into windows.
When it comes to bird safety, we give a hoot! 🦉
05/26/2026
🌱🧦 Step into Sustainability with Rice!
Rice is celebrating the community’s support with a special giving opportunity, so don’t miss your chance to make an impact!
Make a gift of $35 or more by June 30, and you’ll receive a pair of limited-edition Rice socks as a thank-you.
💡 Want to support sustainability? Be sure to type “Rice Green Fund” in the “area of Rice to support” box to direct your gift.
🔗bit.ly/StepIntoSustainability
🦉 Support sustainability
🧦 Get exclusive socks
💚 Make an impact
Join in and help grow a greener Rice!
Designed by student artist Alayna Rodriguez ’29, the socks feature the iconic Lovett Hall Sallyport framed by blooming azaleas and a perfect mix of Rice pride and natural beauty 🌸
05/26/2026
That's a lot of stuff, but what does 13,280 lbs look like? 👀 Think elephants, planes, and polar bears 🐘✈️🐻❄️
Thanks to our community, we’ve now collected almost 47,000 lbs since 2023 and increased donations by 12.2% this year. ♻️
05/20/2026
In honor of APIDA Month, we’re highlighting Asian, Pacific Islander, and Desi American leaders who have shaped sustainability, justice, and advocacy. 🌏💚
Turning old tech into new possibilities 💚♻️
Together, we recycled over 1,800 lbs. of e‑waste at the Baker Institute Center for Energy Studies’ 2nd Annual Sustainability Summit with our partners at RAKI and the Houston Zoo.
05/09/2026
Congratulations to the newest class of Owls soaring into their next chapter! 💙🤍 Sending a huge shout‑out to our 2025-2026 graduating EcoReps and Interns 🎓
05/06/2026
Earth Month energy in action! This April, Rice composted over 66K lbs campus-wide.
From our campus to communities around the world, this is the planet we share.
This Earth Day, join the Rice community in celebrating, reflecting, and showing up for our planet.
Explore Earth Month events and see how you can get involved by visiting the Office of Sustainability website at sustainability.rice.edu!