News
Check out the latest news and updates related to sustainability at the University, including University-wide news and updates from our office.
Our office’s news and updates
October 18, 2024
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…
September 23, 2024
Former dining director recognized for accomplishments in food services
August 11, 2024
URMC undergoes retro-commissioning project to increase efficiency
July 19, 2024
Three decades of going green at URMC
June 17, 2024
Year-end collections and donations divert tons from landfills
June 3, 2024
Gather personal documents for Shred Fest!
May 20, 2024
Campus waste reduction partnerships blossom
May 6, 2024
Eyeglasses collection results sets new records on its tenth anniversary
April 29, 2024
End of year programs help students moveout without throwing out
April 22, 2024
University awarded nearly $3.9 million from NYSERDA for energy efficiency projects
March 25, 2024
University Students’ Association reinstates the Student Sustainability Council
March 11, 2024
University performs high in renowned sustainability global ranking
February 26, 2024
University leaders co-create decarbonization guide for New York hospitals
February 16, 2024
Eyeglasses collection and competition begins!
February 12, 2024
Power plant pilot concludes with strong energy savings results
January 29, 2024
15th annual Campus Race to Zero Waste begins
January 16, 2024
Supercomputer advances fusion research and efficient energy production
December 18, 2023
An ever-green season for an ever-better holiday
December 4, 2023
University collaboration provides free bikes to Rochester residents
November 20, 2023
Sustainability Office staff to focus on waste minimization
November 6, 2023
Another successful E-Cycle Day
October 23, 2023
Facilities staff and hydrology students expand Witmer House rain garden
October 9, 2023
Electric vehicles add to growing options for sustainable transportation
September 25, 2023
New URMC building on-track to receive LEED Certification
September 11, 2023
Announcing the 16th annual E-Cycle Day
August 14, 2023
Four big ways the University’s environmental stewardship and sustainable practices meet the mark
July 31, 2023
13th annual Shred Fest results
July 17, 2023
Sustainability Office welcomes new staff
May 22, 2023
Announcing Shred Fest 2023
January 9, 2023
Rochester receives bike friendly campus award
August 25, 2021
Ways to reuse newspapers
June 9, 2021
Wood chip driveways
June 7, 2020
An overview of federal environmental agencies in America
March 16, 2020
University earns first Carnegie Community Engagement Classification
March 11, 2020
6 ways to use old pens and pencils
June 5, 2013
Five definitions of sustainability
August 11, 2010