Energy curtailment continues
This week is another hot one, and the medical center has been and will continue to be in and out of curtailment throughout the summer.
Design guidelines improve sustainability
Changes in designing, constructing and operating spaces will help the med center reach its 2030 sustainability goals.
Project reduced energy use
Reducing energy use is an important part of the medical center’s effort to achieve net zero building emissions by 2030.
Recycling event a success
The medical center diverted a total of 12,040 pounds from landfill this year during the annual recycling event.
Sustainability win with reusable isolation gowns
Nebraska Medicine is saving 2,000 disposable gowns a day!
Bikeshare and transit
As the weather warms up, we can expect to see an increase in bicycle commuters coming to campus.
A review of sustainability successes
From 2012 to December 2019, the med center’s sustainability engagement increased significantly.
Under the microscope: LiveGreen and Earth Month
A discussion between Lindsay Neeman (Manager, Facilities and Planning) and Jeffrey P. Gold, MD (Chancellor) – Video
Reducing printing, waste
While working from home, the Nebraska Medicine Payer Relations Department was able to decrease paper usage by 83%!
