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A Collection of Go Green Articles on Personal Action & Connection
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Localize it for Earth Day 2012
Two students, freshman Alice Chen and senior Edith Hanson, have taken the lead in spearheading this special series of events.
Sustainable Living: Rochester’s Newest Green Interest Housing Group
GreenSpace is the University of Rochester’s first special interest housing opportunity dedicated for students who wish to live a sustainable lifestyle.
Salute for Sustainability: University of Rochester Acknowledged with Three Separate Awards
In its most successful year yet, the University won these three separate awards for excellence in the area of sustainability. You can
Holiday Cheer for You and the Environment
You can “green” your holiday season in three easy steps.
Gone Green! The U of R Wins EPA Award
We are extremely proud to announce that the University is a winner of the 2011 Gold Achievement award in the category of Public Education and Outreach.
Are you Sustain-A-Bowl? The Newest Student Sustainability Competition
Grassroots is hosting the Sustain-A-Bowl competition – a contest between residence halls to find out who is the most sustainable.
Let’s Go, Green Teams, Let’s Go!
Who knows your department better than you? One of the best ways to keep progressing is for departments to form green teams.
Sustainability “Likes This”
Next time you log onto Facebook or browse the Internet, looking for something to catch your attention, remember: you can receive updates on green news, faster than you can say, “sustainability.”
Go Green for Earth Day
Earth Day is a day to honor planet Earth and appreciate all that it has given to us. It is also a day to reflect and think about what we can do to help preserve and protect our treasured planet. Two years ago, on Earth Day 2009, the University of Rochester launched its Go Green Pledge in effort to inspire individual members within the University community to become an active part in the efforts to become a more sustainable institution.
The Green UR Online Experience
The University has been exploring social media tools for quite some time now.
Finding Funding Sources for Sustainability Projects
One of the biggest challenges to overcome in renovating or constructing buildings to be more sustainable is finding the funding to make projects possible.
WasteWise Partnership
To help track our waste output, the University has joined the more than 2000 other members of the EPA’s WasteWise program.
Green Cleaning
Through smart purchasing and smart teaching, all across the UR cleaning is getting greener everyday.
Greenwashing
If a company claims to be “green,” look below the surface and read the fine print.
MC Green Floors
Now, instead of using floor stripper, Environmental Service workers at the School of Medicine and Dentistry use a chemical-free floor stripping machine.
Support Earth Hour
This Saturday, March 27, Earth Hour will once again sweep across the world, from one time zone to the next. Join us by turning off the lights in your home from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m.
LEED Green Associate
Robert Maloney is studying for an important test. However, Robert is no student—he's a project coordinator for Planning & Project Management—and he's preparing for the LEED AP Building Design & Construction exam as a LEED Green Associate.
UR Mortgage Program
Did you know that the University sponsors a mortgage program for homes in the 19th Ward and the South Wedge? Consider the benefits of living near the University.
Spotlight on the Arboretum
Spring has finally arrived, and the trees across campus are in their flowery glory. Take some time to stroll the Arboretum, and even schedule a tour with Dan Schied, Manager of Horticulture and Grounds. Learn about the Arboretum and scheduling a tour.
“CLO” and You: The Science of Human Comfort
It’s obvious: lighter clothes are cooler in the summer. But did you know there’s actually a science behind it? Check out the full article.
Five Ways to 'Go Green' on Campus
Interested in “going green”? Here are five places to start. READ MORE...
February 2009
- Think Twice Before Opening That Door
- Energy Use Takes a Winter Break
- Dialing Back the Thermostats
- Powering Down Idling Computers
Simple Steps Add Up
The University is depending on everyone to look for simple ways to save. Maybe that means shutting off your lights and computer monitor when leaving the office for 30 minutes or more. Perhaps you close your blinds at night to retain heat. And if you have one of those portable space heaters, get rid of it. Keep a sweater handy instead.