The Green Dandelion – Sustainability at the University of Rochester – provided to you by Facilities & Services

Student’s Corner Eating Sustainably What does it really mean to be a sustainable eater? With a growing market for “healthy” and “green” foods, we can often hear terms like “ Read More ...

Sustainability in the Office When you hear the word “sustainable,” what comes to mind? I’m sure your workspace, such as an office, isn’t your first thought. However, there are many Read More ...

Reminder: E-Cycle Day is Friday Just a friendly reminder that our event is taking place this Friday, October 18! Click here for the location map. Click here for full event details. Read More ...

Composting at Home Today is World Food Day so we invite you to think about where your food waste goes. Ironically called the ComPost…..Composting is an essential way to dispose of Read More ...

Animal Resource Diverts 17,000 Pounds of Waste from Landfills The Animal Resource department has implemented sustainable practices by utilizing water and energy reducing systems and collaborating with the RightCycle Program by Kimberly Clark to recycle personal protective equipment (PPE) Read More ...

How to Reuse Pillows? When did you last replace your pillow? Experts encourage you to wash and change your pillows often to ensure a hygienic and healthy lifestyle. Over time, your natural body oils Read More ...

About

February 24, 2014

The University of Rochester Facilities and Services Sustainability Blog, serves as a forum for discussion of and communications regarding sustainability at the University of Rochester. Run by interested staff with Read More ...

About

Authors

May 25, 2011

EMILY SU (PICTURED ABOVE) is a member of the class of 2022 studying Public Health (Health Policy), Business, and Music. She developed her love for environmentalism and sustainability through her Read More ...

Authors

Team Green

February 24, 2014

Facilities Team Green (FTG) is a group of undergraduate student staff who work to make sustainability more accessible for their peers on campus, and for everyone in the University community. Read More ...

Team Green

University Facilities and Services Mission

University Facilities and Services Mission

February 24, 2014

To create and manage a physical environment that promotes academics, student life, healthcare, research, and public service at the University of Rochester through our core values of teamwork, trust, integrity, Read More ...

Green Reps program

Green Reps program

February 6, 2018

Green Reps are a team of University of Rochester employees from many different departments who care about workplace sustainability. They act as sustainability advocates, teachers, and liaisons in their department. The Read More ...

Awards

Awards

February 12, 2018

The University of Rochester has won multiple awards pertaining to many topics of sustainability. Our Arboretum has been recognized as a Tree Campus USA since 2010 and our campus as Read More ...

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