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Veteran Memorial Grove

Posted on July 23, 2018May 23, 2020 by akadrie

For the ninth year in a row now, the University of Rochester has been named a Tree Campus USA Institution by the Arbor Day Foundation. This is in thanks to Read More …

Posted in   Ecology  ,  Recycling  , SustainabilityTagged  Recycling  , Composting, dining services, Facilities and Services, horticulture and grounds, Sustainability, University of Rochester, Veteran's Memorial GroveLeave a comment

Composting Behind the Scenes

Posted on March 28, 2018April 10, 2018 by akadrie

Think about this: the salad you didn’t finish on your plate, the banana you peeled yesterday and the egg shells left from your dinner ingredients… what happens to them? This Read More …

Posted in Sustainability, Sustainibble DiningTagged Composting, Sustainability, SUSTAINIBBLE, University of Rochester3 Comments

Yes you can compost indoors

Posted on December 28, 2016December 12, 2016 by Patricia Beaumont

#STOTW Composting is a great way to reduce the amount of food waste that ends up in landfills while also creating fertile soil for gardening. When food scraps go to Read More …

Posted in   Ecology  ,  Sustainability Tip of the Week , SustainabilityTagged #stotw, biodegradable, Composting, Food, garden, gardening, kitchen, landfill1 Comment

2014 Resolutions

Posted on January 8, 2014February 25, 2014 by Patricia Beaumont

During this time of year we all consider or at a minimum think of resolutions. Typically the resolutions are associated with improving your personal health. This year I am devoting Read More …

Posted in  Sustainability Tip of the Week , SustainabilityTagged  Recycling  , Composting, happy, LED, New Year, resolutions, SustainabilityLeave a comment

Student’s Corner

Posted on August 24, 2012February 19, 2014 by akadrie

Hello again! I’m excited for this week’s topic. Not only do I work for Recycling Coordinator Amy Kadrie, but I also work on Team Green for Director of Campus Dining Read More …

Posted in  Student's Corner , SustainabilityTagged Amy Kadrie, Composting, Dining, dining services, reuse1 Comment

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