Go Green: Remembering Peter Castronovo
Last month the University unexpectedly lost a valued member after 35 years of service. Peter Castronovo, senior sanitarian for Environmental Health and Safety, will be sorely missed by many as Read More …
Tag: Waste Management
University Members Tour the High Acres Landfill
On November 22nd, Facilities Team Green and other members of the University toured the High Acres Landfill in Fairport. This 360-acre landfill was originally developed in 1971 and is owned Read More …
Student’s Corner
Why aren’t napkins and paper towels recyclable? You might think you’re helping the environment by tossing your used paper towel in the recycle bin, but you actually are not. This Read More …
Student’s Corner
Single-Use Straw Alternatives When did you last use a straw? What was it made out of? I received my first metal straw at the Post Landfill Action Network’s Students for Read More …
A Campus Attraction You Didn’t Know Existed: The Gilbert Gardens
Tucked on a sunken piece of land behind Gilbert residence hall, six garden beds are part of one of the U of R’s greatest hidden treasures. You may not notice Read More …