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Employees for Sustainability

About Green Reps

Green Reps are employees from across the entire University of Rochester who care about workplace sustainability.

From the heart of River Campus to the University’s many satellite offices, Green Reps act as:

  • Advocates—We champion sustainability efforts and promote green initiatives through e-communications, events, and day-to-day colleague interactions.
  • Liaisons—We relay your needs and feedback to the University Council on Sustainability. We can also present and represent your views, concerns, and priorities to University leadership.
  • Teachers—Education and raising awareness are important to the University’s sustainability efforts. We spotlight the many ways you can go green every day at Rochester.

There’s no limit to the number of Green Reps in an office or department.

What does being a Green Rep involve?

You will receive a regular e-newsletter, The Compost, exclusive to Green Reps, which contains tools, tips, and resources. You can choose to simply receive the information and stay in the loop, share the information within your departments, or take the information to help introduce or improve sustainable practices.

We’ll offer information and suggestions, but you have freedom and flexibility to implement sustainable strategies in a way that works best for you and your colleagues. We also welcome your thoughts, ideas, and input about what works and what doesn’t when it comes to going green at the University of Rochester.

Contact Us

We welcome your feedback and comments. Email GreenReps@rochester.edu or contact any member of the Green Reps Working Group directly.

portrait of Lauren Caruso Lauren Caruso
Sustainability Communications and Engagement Coordinator
Facilities and Services
585-750-4278
lauren.caruso@rochester.edu


The Green Reps Working Group


Portrait of Clayton CoxClayton Cox
Associate Federal Relations Director & Science Policy Advisor
Office of Government and Community Relations
585-273-5955
Clayton_cox@urmc.rochester.edu


Portrait of Phil PiedmontPhil Piedmont
Waste Minimization Specialist
Facilities and Services
585-690-9119
ppiedmon@facilities.rochester.edu


Amy KadrieAmy Kadrie
Sustainability Manager
Support Operations—Facilities and Services
585-362-5739
amy.kadrie@rochester.edu


Jeffery JonesJeffery Jones
Library Section Supervisor
Physics, Optics, & Astronomy Library (POA)
585-275-4469
jjones@library.rochester.edu


Portrait of Rebecca SnowRebecca Snow
Information Analyst
Advancement
585-276-4397
Rebecca.Snow@rochester.edu


Portrait of Joshua thinesJoshua Thines
Instructional Designer, Trainer
Ambulatory Administration
585-274-8846
Joshua_Thines@urmc.rochester.edu



Green Reps directory

This is a list of active Green Reps members who have opted in to our public directory. Contact these Green Reps to partner directly on sustainability initiatives across campus. To be included in the directory, email us at greenreps@rochester.edu.

Join the Green Reps Program

Sign up to be a Green Rep and receive the monthly e-newsletter, The Compost.

Take the Go Green Pledge

Each of us is part of the larger University community, comprising thousands of employees. By combining our individual efforts, we create a stronger, more sustainable Rochester.
Take the pledge


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