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 facilities planning, curriculum development, and student-led initiatives.
Latest News
February 21, 2010
Recycling coordinator releases new stats
New York Times, January 26, 2010
Tapping methane at Lake Kivu in Africa
Earth and environmental science professor Cindy Ebinger discusses the potential energy reserves found in the main lake basin.
Currents, January 18, 2010
EPA recognizes University for lead abatement efforts
URMC Newsroom, January 2010
Medical Center continues green efforts
January 2010
"Mug Shots" — Use a reusable mug and get a 99¢ refill anywhere on campus
December 2009
Rochester recognized by EPA for lead abatement efforts
November 2009
Winners named in dorm energy-saving competition
Rochester Review, November 2009
How green is my hallway?
Student-led initiative helps freshmen guide classmates toward sustainable living
Did You Know?
When you drive at 65 mph, you're burning 10% more fuel than at 55. At 70 you lose 17% of your fuel economy, and at 75 it's 25%.
If the national speed limit were reset to 55, it would save 1 billion barrels of oil per year — more than the U.S. imports from the Persian Gulf.
(from The Daily Green)
Events
- Jan. 17 to March 27
Recyclemania 2010
RecycleMania is a friendly competition among college campuses around the country to promote recycling and waste reduction activities. - February 23
Sustainability Talk: Sustainable Goods Movement
From the Blogs
- Green Notes
LEED Green Associate
February 22, 2010
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.
Read more... - Sustainability and the SA
Green Tip of the Week
February 8, 2010
If you’ve eaten at the Pit lately, you may have noticed there is a new recycling bin for bottle caps only.
Read more... - Green Food
Oceansustenance
February 5, 2010
Oceansustenance, known to the layman as seafood, is one of the more complicated sustainable food issues. ... you may know that Eastman (school de music) hosts a Monterey Bay seafood night one Monday a month.
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