Sustainability @ the
University of Rochester

sus·tain·a·bil·i·ty, noun:
meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

sus·tain·a·bil·i·ty
at the u·ni·ver·si·ty of roch·es·ter:
a guiding principle in our facilities planning, curriculum development, and student-lead initiatives.

Learn more about the University's vision for environmental sustainability >>

Latest News

04.22.08

University community recycles nearly 15,000 pounds of electronics during Earth Day event

03.25.08
Statement of President Seligman on environmental sustainability

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Did You Know?

Sixty-five percent of the University's energy cost comes from heating and cooling buildings.

Asking Facilities to set your thermostat to 72 degrees in the winter and 75 in the summer would save $21 per room per year.

Events

• Public class: "Solving UR's
  Enviro-footprint"
  (April 25, 2008)
  • View student presentations