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.

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Latest News

10.13.08

Food Dudes team up to celebrate the greener side of dining

10.13.08
Students travel east to tour NY wind farm

08.25.08
Wind energy powers residential buildings on River Campus

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

 

• Sustainability Series: Anthropology and Sustainability: Lessons from Honduras
  (November 13, 2008)
• Sustainability Series: Ecosystem and Environmental Sustainability: How Do Plants Adapt to Dry Climate Conditions?
  (December 3, 2008)

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