Media
Below is a list of news articles and awards that feature the University of Washington Department of Housing & Food Services (HFS). For media requests, please contact the HFS Communications Administrator at 206-543-2430.
2009
University Week, October 15, 2009
At last--a soda cup lid that's compostable
The Daily, October 13, 2009
Putting the lid on waste
Sustainable Endowments Institute Report Card 2010
The UW is once again rated in the top tier of all universities by the Sustainable Endowments Institute
CokeSolutions.com, September 2009
Coca-Cola steps up to the University of Washington's compostable cup challenge
Inhabitat, September 2009
The UW is ranked number one among the top five green schools by this eco-design minded weblog
Sierra Magazine, September/October 2009
Sierra Magazine's College Rankings: A Comprehensive Guide to the Most Eco-Enlightened U.S. Universities
Yahoo Green, August25, 2009
The UW is ranked number one for its green approaches to lessening its impact on the planet
Greenopia, August 2009
Greenest Universities: West Coast beats out East Coast
The Seattle Times Pacific Northwest Sunday Magazine, August 2, 2009
Beyond Mystery Meat: The sustainable ethic comes to the college table
The Princeton Review, July 2009
Green Honor Roll: The University of Washington is selected as one of 15 colleges/universities with a Green Rating of 99
University Business, June 2009
Compost on campus
Chabad.Org News, May 24, 2009
The University of Washington is the latest school to offer a kosher dining option
examiner.com, May 4, 2009
The University of Washington to demolish Brooklyn, Cavalier and other buildings in the West Campus area
The Daily, February 4, 2009
Compostable Products: Not a quick fix to campus waste problems
Sustainable Industries, January 21, 2009
The University of Washington introduces the sustainable cup
KING 5 TV News, January 6, 2009
Coca-Cola® goes compostable at the University of Washington
2008
National Crosstalk, Fall 2008
Going Green: Environmental stewardship is a top priority at the University of Washington
The Daily, October 15, 2008
New residence halls and apartments to alleviate campus housing overcrowding
The Daily, October 1, 2008
The Bells are Ringing for Class and Marriage: University of Washington students balance married life and going to school
Seattle Times, Aug. 21, 2008
The University of Washington shows that the foam/plastic ban can work
The Daily, Aug. 13, 2008
City-wide Styrofoam Ban: HFS identified as model for successful transition to 'green' to-go packaging
KING 5 TV News, July 28, 2008
The University of Washington makes the honor roll in Green Ratings
University Week, July 24, 2008
Saving the world, one composted cup at a time
University Week, July 24, 2008
The UW Tower is home to a new café
University Week, July 10, 2008
Bangers, Boomerangers, Rockers and More: A summer of conference guests at the University of Washington
University Week, July 10, 2008
Grabbing Lunch in Summer: More options than you think
The Daily, May 29, 2008
Housing Expansion: A raise in student fees and a change in leadership
The Daily, April 2, 2008
HFS introduces its new housing plan
Seattle Post-Intelligencer, March 19, 2008
The University of Washington wants more living room for students
Seattle Times, March 18, 2008
The University of Washington has a huge plan for campus housing
The Daily, February 8, 2008
HFS proposes renovation, construction and demolition
2007
University Week, October 24, 2007
The University of Washington receives an A- grade in sustainability
The Seattle Times, August 21, 2007
Riding out the I-5 clog at UW housing
The Daily, July 25, 2007
Udall bus tour promotes green living
University Week, July 5, 2007
Corn Cutlery?: Compost growing at the University of Washington
The Daily, May 14, 2007
SEED tackles composting
The Daily, February 16, 2007
RHSA ppproves 5-percent increase
The Daily, February 2, 2007
Fair Trade coffee now available in all University of Washington residence halls