UNMC is a partner site for the new Climate Measurements Center of Excellence at the University of Vermont.
In October, the med center hosted several events to celebrate Campus Sustainability Month.
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.
Events set to celebrate Campus Sustainability Month
Marking a new chapter in the med center’s sustainability journey, the LiveGreen Ambassador program has officially become an Employee Resource Group on campus.
As temperatures rise this summer, the med center again will be implementing energy curtailment days to ensure the efficient operation of critical systems.
To celebrate Earth Month, the med center hosted events and opportunities to promote sustainability throughout the month of April and the beginning of May.
Green Labs initiative to promote sustainable research
April 22 is Earth Day, and the med center will celebrate Earth Month throughout April, focusing on nature and biodiversity.
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.