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Net zero waste goals met for Employee Appreciation Day

In all, the event diverted 119 pounds of waste from the landfill, advancing one of the med center’s sustainability goals.

Mar 22, 2024

Anyone interested in organizing a zero-waste event, as seen here from the #WeAreUNMC BBQ, can contact the UNMC Office of Sustainability.

See a leak, report a leak: Support water conservation

It’s important to report water leaks as soon as possible. Here are steps to take for emergencies or non-emergent leaks.

Feb 5, 2024

LiveGreen: Budget-friendly tips for winter energy conservation

Here are some home winterization ideas to help save on energy costs while improving a home’s comfort.

Jan 17, 2024

LiveGreen Ambassadors participate in campus clean-up

The UNMC Office of Sustainability partnered with the Blue Bucket Project.

Jan 8, 2024

Med center holds events to celebrate sustainability

The UNMC Office of Sustainability hosted a tree planting, a community discussion on health and home efficiency and joined an NU summit.

Dec 12, 2023

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Med center can bike into fall with free B-Cycle pass

With a pass, users have access to Heartland B-Cycle’s 400 electric-assist bikes and 80-plus stations.

Nov 9, 2023

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Sustainability Month offers events, opportunities to take action

A campus tree planting and community discussion are planned, along with other chances to get involved.

Oct 17, 2023

Med center cuts down on waste at campus BBQ

The UNMC Office of Sustainability set out to make the #WeAreUNMC BBQ zero waste.

Sep 26, 2023

The UNMC Office of Sustainability set up waste stations that included composting and recycling options, and attendees were shown how to sort their waste.

Med center offers benefits for ‘active commuting’

The Heartland B-Cycle program again is offering free one-year memberships to the med center community.

Sep 14, 2023

Med center heals local landscapes with NET Prairie Grant

Grant helped transform 1.65 acres on the med center campus into native prairie.

Aug 24, 2023

Prairie plantings sequester carbon while cooling and cleaning the air.