Know Your Commuting Options & Benefits

Visit the Commuting Resources page for information about discounted public transit, the bike commuter reimbursement program, and Penn Transit routes that can serve commuters who reside near campus.

Re-Familiarize Yourself with Your Office’s Waste Practices

If you’re in a Penn-owned building, you can find signage about what can be recycled in our campus waste stream on the FRES website. If you’re in a leased space, ask your building manager.

Bring Your Own Reusable Supplies

Bring your own reusable travel mug, water bottle, bowl/plate, utensils, and shopping bag to cut down on single-use disposables in the office and around campus.

Purchasing Practices

Consolidate orders to reduce emissions from shipping, buy in bulk, and eliminate unnecessary orders. Use Ben’s Attic to list or find used furniture, equipment, and supplies. Use Catering@Penn to find vendors with sustainability practices when ordering food.

Green Office Certification

Has your Green Office certification lapsed during remote work? Re-certify as a way to re-introduce sustainability practices into your workplace. If your office wasn’t previously certified, now is a great time to start.

Reduce Your Waste

• Did you print less during remote work? Keep it up back in the office!
• Consult the Green Events Guide when planning events from small meetings to large events to reduce waste.
• Check out places to recycle specialty waste items like batteries and bulbs.
• Use desk-side recycling and centralized trash in your office.

Learn more about sustainability at Penn by visiting sustainability.upenn.edu.

—Penn Sustainability