
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

February 13, 2025
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…

February 10, 2025
Sustainability Office welcomes new sustainability programs specialist

December 2, 2024
Energy efficiency project expected to save $290,000 and 669 metric tons of CO2 emissions annually

November 19, 2024
Student employment teams strengthen sustainability objectives

October 18, 2024
Solar eclipse glasses repurposed for others

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 23, 2023
Latest fusion milestone could hint the future of sustainable energy

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