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Jason Jiang, student and Western New York Prosperity Fellow, uses his skills in 3D printing to repair tools and promote sustainable practices at The Tool Library, a nonprofit lending program in Buffalo. Through his innovative work, he helps reduce waste, support community resourcefulness, and advance carbon-saving initiatives that contribute to a more sustainable Buffalo.

UB was awarded as a silver-level Bicycle Friendly University recognizing its significant strides in promoting sustainable, active mobility on campus, enhancing accessibility, and supporting its Climate Action Plan. 

"Pollinator Lounge" is a multispecies installation on South Campus, designed by architects Joyce Hwang and Nerea Feliz, featuring habitat boxes that promote urban biodiversity by providing shelter for pollinators and other local wildlife. The project invites people to connect with our nonhuman neighbors and emphasize sustainable urban design that supports biodiversity, resilience, and ecological awareness.

Faculty member John Fiege has received a $75,000 National Endowment for the Humanities grant to develop "The Valley of Ashes," a documentary examining NYC's waste disposal issues and pathways to a zero-waste future. The film blends environmental history and media to challenge consumption and disposal habits, aiming to inspire sustainable change.