Giving Paper Bags a New Purpose
Recently, many paper bags provided by dining halls, the Pit, and Hillside Market are being tossed into the trash even though they belong in the paper recycling bin. Even if Read More …
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Stay Safe and Eco-conscious!
In my recent Student’s Corner article, I talked about how some sustainable efforts or decisions have been reversed due to the health risk they may represent (e.g. reusing plates at Read More …
Hand Sanitizer Refill Program Updates
The Department of Pharmacy is no longer making it’s own hand sanitizer solution. As a result, empty bottles are no longer being collected at URMC. However, the River Campus is Read More …
What to do with Old Books
From textbooks to classic fairy tales, an estimated 320 million books are sent to the landfill annually. This totals to 640,000 tons of books that can be passed onto someone Read More …
URMC Pharmacy Produces Hand Sanitizer in Response to Shortage
In an effort to meet the high demand of hand sanitizer, the Department of Pharmacy is compounding its own FDA-approved alcohol-based solution for use within the organization. As empty bottles Read More …