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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. 

UNMC certified as a ‘tree campus’ for 10 years

The Arbor Day Foundation certifies higher education institutions that dedicate to a tree landscape.

Aug 15, 2023

LiveGreen: The importance of water conservation

Here are some easy ways med center colleagues can support the campus’ water conservation goals.

Jul 20, 2023

Energy curtailment days: Help reduce energy use on campus

Cutting energy use where possible during the summer helps support critical hospital and research functions.

Jun 16, 2023

Med center tallies sustainability successes from April

The Office of Sustainability held a shredding and recycling event, multiple cleanups and a monthlong challenge.

May 24, 2023

Med center will hold biking event on May 17

Presentations are planned from Bike Walk Nebraska and Ponderosa Cyclery.

May 11, 2023

Dispelling more myths about med center waste and recycling

One important piece of advice to help the recycling process: When in doubt, leave it out.

Apr 27, 2023