The WPI Active Minds Chapter brings its national organization’s mission to our campus with the goal of destigmatizing mental illness and providing support for WPI’s students and community.

• Sustainability Type: Health Accessibility
• SDG: Good Health & Wellbeing

Note: The on-campus food pantry is located on the 1st Floor Innovation Studio between Kazin Tech Suite 126 and ExxonMobil Tech Suite 122.

The WPI American Academy for Environmental Engineering and Scientists Chapter is a community for Environmental Engineering promoting professional development and opportunities.

• Sustainability Type: Environmental
• SDGs: Sustainable Cities & Communities; Climate Action

The WPI DoughClub is an extension of the DoughBoyz breakfast catering start-up in the Worcester community. The student club promotes social justice and sustainability for food insecurity on campus.

• Sustainability Type: Food Accessibility
• SDGs: Zero Hunger; Reduced Inequalities

Note: The on-campus food pantry is located on the 1st Floor Innovation Studio between Kazin Tech Suite 126 and ExxonMobil Tech Suite 122.

WPI’s Engineers Without Borders Chapter (EWB-USA) aims to teach basic human needs and solve challenges through sustainable projects.

• Sustainability Type: Water Accessibility
• SDG: Clean Water & Sanitation

Note: EWB WPI hosts a trip to work on a hands-on build project in another state/country every May.

Exploradreams is a tutoring/mentoring program for elementary and middle school students from the Friendly House in Worcester.

• Sustainability Type: Educational Access
• SDG: Quality Education

WPI’s Food Recovery Network (FRN) brings surplus food to those in need throughout the Worcester area. The FRN works with different groups on campus such as Food Services and other student organizations.

• Sustainability Type: Food Accessibility
• SDGs: Zero Hunger; Responsible Consumption & Production

The EcoReps is a student branch of the WPI’s Office of Sustainability. The group increases community engagement with sustainability via campaigns tackling campus-related issues such as plastics and food waste.

• Sustainability Type: Educational Access
• SDG: Quality Education

The Greenhouse and Horticulture Club offers students the opportunity to learn about various flora by caring for plants in the WPI greenhouse. The greenhouse is located beside WPI’s Collegiate Religious Center (CRC) at 19 Schussler Road.

• Sustainability Type: Environmental
• SDG: Life on Land

WPI’s Green Team focuses on increasing sustainability on campus and hosts many events throughout the year. Examples include Project Zero Waste, the E-Waste Drive, and the quarterly Free Thrift Store.

• Sustainability Type: Environmental
• SDGs: Sustainable Cities & Communities; Climate Action

Habitat for Humanity at WPI helps students provide others in the global community with adequate housing.

• Sustainability Type: Housing Equality
• SDGs: No poverty; Industry, Innovation, & Infrastructure

The Sustainable Solutions Collaborative (SSC) is a student branch of the WPI’s Office of Sustainability. The program is a network of people who are engaged in solving local and global concerns connected to sustainability and climate change.

• Sustainability Type: Environmental
• SDGs: Sustainable Cities & Communities; Climate Action