New Anti-icing System Can Reduce up to 80% of Salt Use
New Anti-icing System Can Reduce up to 80% of Salt Use Walkways layered with snow will always be a dreary sight. However, the Horticulture and Grounds Department has implemented a new anti-icing system that reduces the amount of salt used while Read More ...
Student’s Corner
Student’s Corner Veganism and Forgiveness   It is clear to see that all of our actions come with consequences. Everything we do really does count no matter what people say. Six years Read More ...
DIY Hand Warmers
DIY Hand Warmers Instead of purchasing single-use hand warmers to keep you warm this winter, try making your own with this do-it-yourself project. Single-use products contribute to our already hefty amount of waste, Read More ...
What is an Overage?
What is an Overage? All of the changes that have happened in the global recycling market have had an impact on how we recycle on campus. As a result, we must be careful to Read More ...
Student’s Corner
Student’s Corner Thanksgiving. Christmas. New Year… These annual celebrations (at least in the U.S.) all have a long history and are characterized by excessive expenses. The holiday season, which was once Read More ...
Careers in Sustainability
Careers in Sustainability Invested environmental activists hold sustainability practices dearly as a value or lifestyle. You’re probably gardening in your backyard as a hobby, supporting local farmers, or taking environment-focused courses but, 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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