November 2025
TU is being recognized for its sustainability work!
Hello, Sustainable Tigers!
Did you hear TU achieved an AASHE STARS Gold Rating and was ranked 33 on the Princeton Review’s Green School List
? We hope to continue this work with the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan – Goh Sustainable Tigers! Want more information? Visit our website to get information and stay up to date on the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan!
November is the Time to Recycle Right!
November brings us America Recycles Day on November 15, 2025, a day dedicated to spreading the word about how recycling helps reduce waste, save energy, and conserve resources.
Did you know TU had a recycling rate of 43.9% last academic year? Let’s raise that number together by recycling right!
If you’re ever unsure where your waste belongs, use the Know Before You Throw tool to make the right choice every time.
Want to learn more?
Stop by and chat with Eco Reps and the SGA Director of Sustainability on November 12 from 1–2 p.m. in the Union. You’ll find info about recycling on campus — plus giveaways!
Campus Events
Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
November 17–21 | The Hub
The Hub has a week full of events to mark Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week and it’s the perfect time to explore their free resources for TU students, from weekly food shopping and clothing options to hands-on classes and how-to kits. Check out The Hub’s resources here.
Succotash and Stories
November 17 | 4–5:30 p.m. | The Hub
Learn to make the Indigenous dish succotash, traditionally made with corn and lima beans, all ingredients you can find at The Hub!
Fun Fact: The word “succotash” comes from the Narragansett word sahquttahhash, meaning “broken corn kernels.
Come cook, share, and learn more about North American Indigenous culture. Register here.
Tiger Threads: Wear It Forward Runway Show
November 18 | 5 p.m. | UU 324
A night where fashion meets purpose! TU students and MOD models will walk the runway in upcycled and thrifted looks, all to combat clothing insecurity on campus.
After the show, students in need can shop the looks for free. Let’s redefine what it means to wear secondhand and wear it forward! Clothing donations welcome. Reserve your seat on Involved@TU.
Low Budget Meal Prep Workshop
November 20 | 6–7:30 p.m. | The Hub
Need help turning your Hub ingredients into easy, low-cost meals? Join staff for a hands-on cooking workshop to learn meal-prepping skills and creative recipes using FoodShare staples.
Contact TheHub@towson.edu for more info.
Sustainable Living Tips
With the holidays approaching, try a few eco-friendly habits:
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Veg Out: Add some plant-based dishes to your holiday meals. It’s delicious and planet-friendly! Get recipes and tips from Weis.
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Secondhand Shopping: When possible, thrift first! Visit your local thrift stores or Tiger Threads at The Hub for free, sustainable finds.
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Transport Trials: Heading home? Try carpooling or public transit to cut carbon emissions and maybe spark your own travel story.
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Wrap It Up: Choose reusable or recyclable wrapping materials. (Pro tip: glitter paper can’t be recycled!) Gift bags are festive and reusable for years to come.
Stay in Touch
Follow us on Instagram: @sustainableTU
Email us: sustainability@towson.edu