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A new installation on the University of Rochester’s River Campus provides solitary bees with a place to nest while offering students and faculty an opportunity to reflect on the importance…

The Sustainability Office is pleased to announce a refresh of the recycling program currently underway at the School of Medicine and Dentistry (SMD). This initiative, run in collaboration with SMD…

  University Facilities and Services is excited to introduce Maryellen Zbrozek as the new sustainability programs specialist and member of the Sustainability Office. In this role, Maryellen will primarily focus on increasing education…

The University is set to embark on a transformative energy efficiency project for Meliora Hall with the approval of an upgrade to its outdated building control systems. This initiative is…

Two student teams working on sustainability initiatives have merged to improve efficiency and focus. In the past, Dining Team Green has been responsible for many sustainability events on campus, such…

Ever wonder what happened to all the unwanted protective eyewear from the solar eclipse in April? Through a partnership with Astronomers Without Borders, the University of Rochester Sustainability Office donated…

Cam Schauf, former Director of Dining Services and Auxiliary Operations at the University of Rochester, has been recently recognized by the National Association of College and University Food Services (NACUFS)…

In a move to improve the indoor environment for patients, visitors, and staff, along with its sustainability and cost-effectiveness, the University’s Medical Center has taken on a retro-commissioning (RCx) project…

  Article originally posted on the URMC intranet (login required) You may have seen the EV charging stations pop up in the parking garage or the energy-efficient temperature controls in…

Move-out Cleanout, the annual student donation program led by the Sustainability Office, hosted its annual year-end collection programs to provide ways for students to donate items they have accumulated during…

On Friday, August 2, University Facilities and Services‘ favorite summer collection event returns. The fourteenth annual Shred Fest will take place from 6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Zone 3 South.…

The Sustainability Office partners with various groups for waste reduction initiatives to garner student support and enthusiasm on campus. One example is a new Zero Waste Committee that was created…