UMSL Sustainability Initiatives

At UMSL, sustainability drives every aspect of campus life. Our initiatives span from waste reduction, energy management, and transportation—each designed to create a greener, more efficient environment.

Join us as we work together to save energy, cut waste, and regenerate our campus into the pinnacle of sustainability. Explore each initiative to learn more about how UMSL is paving the way for a greener tomorrow.


umsl triton louie poses with recycling can
Waste & Recycling
escription-Henry Hamper, an undergraduate research grant recipient at UMSL, makes nanoporous carbons in Benton Hall. His work in the lab is aimed at improving lithium batteries and hydrogen-powered vehicles. (Photo by August Jennewein)
Energy Management
Image of UMSL mascot Louie posing with GreenTeam
Sustainable Transportation
  • Waste & Recycling: Embrace simple, effective recycling with our single-stream system and surplus property programs, and join our annual Campus Race to Zero Waste to help us reduce waste on campus.
  • Energy Management: Discover our energy strategy through interactive graphics from Ameren and Spire, showcasing our energy usage benchmarks, renewable integrations, and smart building technologies that power our sustainable future.
  • Transportation: Choose eco-friendly commuting with our Metro Pass program, RideFinders carpool service, and scenic bike trails. Whether riding transit or pedaling through campus, every journey contributes to a cleaner planet.