Sustainability at the University of Rochester – provided to you by Facilities & Services
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, have Read More …
What was once a flat rooftop of the Goergen Athletic Center is now lined with rows of solar panels that will provide enough energy to offset the near net-zero office Read More …
The University’s new energy engineer, as of late January, is Timothy Vann. As energy engineer, Vann focuses on energy efficiency in all of the University’s buildings including the River Campus Read More …
Administrators and facility managers are constantly looking for ways to create healthy sustainable environments. Topics covered will include sustainability issues such as green cleaning, recycling, healthy buildings and landscapes, STARS Read More …
Cleaning products often contain dangerous chemicals which can be harmful to the human body. These chemicals can end up on food, utensils, furniture, children’s toys, and clothes and potentially have adverse health effects.