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What is an Overage?

Posted on December 2, 2019November 27, 2019 by akadrie

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 …

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Plastic Free Meals

Posted on November 20, 2019November 19, 2019 by akadrie

A lot of people use plastic storage containers to meal prep and store leftovers. However, did you know glass containers are better for you and the environment? Unlike glass or Read More …

Posted in  Recycling  ,  Sustainability Tip of the Week Tagged plastic-free, reusable, reuse, Sustainability, sustainable living, University of RochesterLeave a comment

Binders Reused to Help Local Schools

Posted on November 18, 2019November 13, 2019 by akadrie

While sorting through old plans, the Project and Planning Management group ended up with a large number of binders they no longer need. Now that plans have gone largely electronic, Read More …

Posted in  Recycling  , SustainabilityTagged Donation, local schools, office supplies, Pencils & Paper, Planning & Project Management, reuse, Sustainability, University of RochesterLeave a comment

A Successful E-Cycle Day 2019

Posted on November 11, 2019November 7, 2019 by akadrie

On Friday, October 18, University Facilities and Services held its 12th annual E-Cycle Day in the Zone 3 South parking lot for University staff, faculty, and students to safely recycle Read More …

Posted in  Go Green  ,  Recycling  , SustainabilityTagged  Recycling  , Amy Kadrie, e-waste, electronics recycling, Facilities and Services, Sunnking, Sustainability, University of RochesterLeave a comment

GameDay Recycling Challenge 2019 Results

Posted on November 4, 2019November 6, 2019 by akadrie

We did it again!! For the fifth year in a row, the University has maintained its status in running a true zero-waste event during the GameDay Recycling Challenge. We define Read More …

Posted in  Recycling  , SustainabilityTagged  Recycling  , Compost, Facilities and Services, GameDay Recycling Challenge, Sustainability, University of Rochester, zero wasteLeave a comment

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