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Sustainability

UNLV is committed to advancing sustainable practices on campus and to solving the sustainability crisis in the desert southwest through education,
research, activities, development, and operations to make social, environmental, and economic sustainability integral to university culture.

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're creating 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.

What's Happening

The Back Story: The Rose Garden
a man and woman posing in a formal garden

The garden is among the many contributions to UNLV from Elaine Wynn. The business leader and philanthropist passed away April 14, 2025.

Southern Nevada Christmas Tree Recycling Program Available Through Jan. 15
UNLV logo on Christmas tree snowflake ornament adorning colorful tree

For nearly 30 years, UNLV and community organizations have supported free program to turn Christmas trees into mulch; more than 11,700 trees recycled in 2023.
 

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