Department of Environmental Affairs

  • Environmental affairs champions conversations regarding environmental sustainability on campus. Partnering with organizations like Campus Closet and BU Sustainability, Env Aff champions to ensure all BU terriers know how important is to think sustainability and consider the impact they have within the environment they are a part of.

  • The Department of Environmental Affairs promotes sustainability by educating students, encouraging environmentally conscious practices, and advancing initiatives that reduce the University's environmental impact. The department works to inspire every Terrier to make informed, sustainable choices and contribute to a more environmentally responsible campus.

  • The Department of Environmental Affairs works with campus departments, student organizations, and sustainability advocates to advance environmental initiatives across Boston University. By connecting with groups focused on conservation, waste reduction, and sustainable practices, the department helps build a more environmentally conscious campus community.

Our Team

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Kiko Yoshihira

Audrey Xie

Co-Director

Co-Director

Joshua Nungaray

Bella Kugal

Deputy Director

Deputy Director

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Past Projects

Climate Symposiom

Hosted in collaboration with BU Sustainability as part of the University's broader sustainability programming, the Climate Symposium brings together students, faculty, and campus leaders to engage in discussions on climate action, environmental policy, and sustainable solutions.

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Campus Clean-Ups

Organized by the Department of Environmental Affairs, these campus-wide cleanup initiatives encourage students to take an active role in maintaining a cleaner, more sustainable Boston University. While coordinated alongside the Department of City Affairs, the initiative is led by Environmental Affairs and promotes environmental stewardship through community engagement.

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Boston Public Library

Members of the Department of Environmental Affairs led educational activities at the Boston Public Library to introduce younger audiences to the importance of environmental sustainability. Through interactive programming, the initiative encouraged children to explore sustainable practices and understand how they can make a positive impact on their communities.

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More Projects

The Department of Environmental Affairs hosts mending stations where students can repair damaged clothing instead of discarding it. These hands-on events promote sustainable consumption by extending the life of garments and reducing unnecessary waste.

Mending Stations

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In partnership with Campus Closet, the Department of Environmental Affairs hosts clothing swaps that encourage students to exchange gently used clothing, reduce textile waste, and make sustainable fashion more accessible to the Boston University community.

Clothing Swaps

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The Department of Environmental Affairs advances sustainability through both campus programming and policy implementation. In addition to educational initiatives, the department is expanding its focus on sustainability policy and conducting research on campus food waste, with plans to collaborate with FEAST to identify opportunities for reducing waste and improving food sustainability at Boston University.

Policy Initiatives