The Danforth Campus boasts 169 acres featuring a diverse collection of trees. The 6,000 trees on campus range from well-established historical trees to newly planted, climate-resilient ones. Washington University also is a Tree Campus USA.
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ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation (Links to an external site)
Washington University in St. Louis has been awarded a Level 2 accreditation by the ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and the Morton Arboretum for achieving standards of professional practices deemed important for arboreta and botanic gardens. The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program is the only global initiative to officially recognize arboreta at various levels of development, capacity and professionalism.
Recognition & Awards (Links to an external site)
Sustainability Campus Tour (Links to an external site)
Campus Map (Links to an external site)
Recycling & Waste Management (Links to an external site)
Sustainable Buildings (Links to an external site)
Landscape (Links to an external site)
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to reducing the Danforth campus energy use and carbon footprint.In April 2013, Washington University pledged to invest $30 million dollars in energy conservation and carbon reduction projects in the next seven years.
Renewable Energy (Links to an external site)
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to reducing the Danforth campus energy use and carbon footprint.In April 2013, Washington University pledged to invest $30 million dollars in energy conservation and carbon reduction projects in the next seven years.
University Reaches Major Sustainable Building Milestone (Links to an external site)
Five buildings on the Danforth Campus at Washington University in St. Louis achieved the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) highest green building certification, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum.