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%!
LiveGreen: N95 mask decontamination
One of the biggest challenges the medical center faced was buying and using N95 masks.
