Events & Outreach

2026 Earth Day Event

Earth Day began in 1970 as a nationwide call to protect public health by safeguarding our natural resources.  Since 2013, UNT Health Sustainability has carried on that tradition through our annual Earth Day Celebration, focused on supporting a healthy planet and healthy people.  This year, our Earth Day Fair is on Tuesday, April 21st from 3 to 5:30PM in the MET Field.  Learn about all the details at unthealth.edu/earthday!

Sustainable Office Certification

The Sustainable Office Certification (SOC) is a new program through UNT Health
Sustainability.  It identifies sustainable actions and best practices in office settings and provides a framework and resources to implement them.  SOC is self-paced, and offices are given recognition based on the number of actions completed.  Contact us for more information and to get started.  

Lab Efficiency Action Program

LEAP incentivizes labs to be more efficient and sustainable while prioritizing the integrity of the research. By taking actions such as reducing waste, conserving energy, and purchasing more sustainably, UNT Health labs can be awarded up to $2000.  Learn more about LEAP.