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

Moving out and Moving On After being on hiatus last year (thanks to move-out happening in the unplanned pandemic frenzy of 2020), we were really pleased to have been able to offer some move-out collections this Read More ...

Student’s Corner Why does the color green symbolize environmentalism? We often refer to things and actions that are beneficial to the environment as “green,” but why? You may hear Read More ...

Sustainable and Responsible Traveling Tips With vaccinations on the rise and many parts of the world opening up again, you may be planning a very long-awaited vacation. International traveling is a great way to discover Read More ...

Greenhouse Gas StoryMap Created by Students and UEM Utilities and Energy Management (UEM) staff collaborated with students to complete a StoryMap titled “History of University of Rochester’s Greenhouse Gas Emissions.” The paper encompasses not only Read More ...

Student’s Corner Carbon Sequestration – Working With Nature to Save Nature I have noticed that a lot of recent sustainability news has focused on some concerns regarding the environmental impact of meat and Read More ...

Wood Chip Driveways I recently saw a great video from one of my favorite permaculturists regarding the benefits of wood chip driveways. Having a wood chip driveway can be considered unorthodox; some 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 Read More ...

Team Green

University Facilities and Services Mission

University Facilities and Services Mission

February 24, 2014

To support the University in accomplishing its academic, healthcare, research and public service missions by providing responsive, competitive and high-value services for a safe and functional physical environment. University Facilities 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. 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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