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  • Earth Month celebrates ‘Healthy people, healthy planet’

  • Recycle e-waste and more

  • Earth Day is April 22, and the med center will celebrate all month long.

  • Earth Month celebrates ‘Healthy
  • Recycle e-waste and more
  • Grab those old electronics

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Earth Month

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Earth Month celebrates ‘Healthy people, healthy planet’

Earth Month celebrates ‘Healthy people, healthy planet’

 Posted on April 22, 2025

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Recycle e-waste and more April 29-30

Recycle e-waste and more

 Posted on April 22, 2025

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Grab those old electronics and paper documents

Earth Day is April 22, and the med center will celebrate all month long.

 Posted on April 1, 2025

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‘MeatOut’ options available at the med center

The med center will offer a “MeatOut” day on Thursday, March 20, by showcasing delicious and nutritious plant-based meals at Clarkson Café and Nebraska Café.

 Posted on March 20, 2025

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UNMC’s Green Labs Program to build on successful pilot

The UNMC Office of Sustainability is announcing the official launch of the Green Labs Program, following success of its recent pilot initiative.

 Posted on February 24, 2025

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Changes ahead for Park Omaha zones, signage

Med center staff and students who use the Park Omaha app for daily parking should take note of an upcoming change on campus.

 Posted on February 24, 2025

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Recycling updates support med center waste reduction goals

The UNMC Office of Sustainability has updates to share on the med center’s waste infrastructure that will help advance its waste reduction goals.

 Posted on February 11, 2025

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Sustainability survey: How the med center sees sustainability

Sustainability survey: How the med center sees sustainability

 Posted on January 10, 2025

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UNMC to partner on new climate measurement center

UNMC is a partner site for the new Climate Measurements Center of Excellence at the University of Vermont.

 Posted on December 6, 2024

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Campus LiveGreen events highlight sustainability month

In October, the med center hosted several events to celebrate Campus Sustainability Month.

 Posted on December 1, 2024

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As ‘Green Lab’ pilot winds up, Drs. Mirnics, Korade led the way

The laboratories of Karoly Mirnics, MD, PhD, director of the UNMC Munroe-Meyer Institute, and Zeljka Korade, DVM, PhD, professor of pediatrics at UNMC, led the way in UNMC’s initial pilot of a “Green Labs” program.

 Posted on November 19, 2024

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Sustainability Engagement Survey seeks campus feedback

Sustainability Engagement Survey seeks campus feedback

 Posted on October 29, 2024

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Events set to celebrate Campus Sustainability Month

Events set to celebrate Campus Sustainability Month

 Posted on October 2, 2024

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Extreme heat has major health impacts

As energy curtailment season continues, LiveGreen offers information on heat-related concerns.

 Posted on August 7, 2024

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LiveGreen Ambassadors becomes Employee Resource Group

Marking a new chapter in the med center’s sustainability journey, the LiveGreen Ambassador program has officially become an Employee Resource Group on campus.

 Posted on July 11, 2024

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Med center will practice energy curtailment in summer heat

As temperatures rise this summer, the med center again will be implementing energy curtailment days to ensure the efficient operation of critical systems.

 Posted on June 24, 2024

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Med center makes an impact during Earth Month

To celebrate Earth Month, the med center hosted events and opportunities to promote sustainability throughout the month of April and the beginning of May.

 Posted on June 24, 2024

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Green Labs initiative to promote sustainable research 

Green Labs initiative to promote sustainable research 

 Posted on May 21, 2024

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Earth Month will showcase nature and biodiversity

April 22 is Earth Day, and the med center will celebrate Earth Month throughout April, focusing on nature and biodiversity.

 Posted on April 2, 2024

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Net zero waste goals met for Employee Appreciation Day

The UNMC Office of Sustainability held a successful zero-waste event at UNMC’s Employee Appreciation Day, meaning that at least 90% of waste by weight was diverted from the landfill.

 Posted on March 22, 2024

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See a leak, report a leak: Support water conservation

See a leak, report a leak: Support water conservation

 Posted on February 6, 2024

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LiveGreen: Budget-friendly tips for winter energy conservation

Budget-friendly tips for winter energy conservation

 Posted on January 17, 2024

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LiveGreen Ambassadors participate in campus clean-up

LiveGreen Ambassadors participate in campus clean-up

 Posted on January 10, 2024

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Med center holds events to celebrate sustainability

Med center holds events to celebrate sustainability

 Posted on December 12, 2023

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Sustainability Month offers events, opportunities to take action

October is Sustainability Month. Celebrate with the med center through great events and opportunities!

 Posted on October 17, 2023

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Med center cuts down on waste at campus BBQ

The Office of Sustainability supports a low waste BBQ event for the third year!

 Posted on September 28, 2023

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Med center offers benefits for ‘active commuting’

Med center offers benefits for active commuting including free Bcycle passes

 Posted on September 18, 2023

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President Carter releases NU System sustainability measures

University of Nebraska President Ted Carter has released a new set of sustainability measures for the NU System, drawn from input and ideas from an 80-member team of faculty, staff and students from across the campuses.

 Posted on May 5, 2023

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