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  • 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.

  • Sustainability Engagement Survey seeks campus feedback

  • Events set to celebrate Campus Sustainability Month

  • As ‘Green Lab’ pilot
  • Sustainability Engagement Survey seeks
  • Events set to celebrate

Track Our Progress

Visit our Dashboard to track our progress towards the Med Center’s 2030 sustainability goals.

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Our Journey

See how far we have come over the past ten years on our institutional sustainability journey!

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Earth Month

Earth Month will be a little different this year, but we still have some great things planned.

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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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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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