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Sustainability

Medical Center Sustainability Efforts

Take clean to the next level.

In the current "Do More with Less" economy Stan Robinson, Executive Director of EVS, was faced with a daunting task - save money without compromising patient safety, do it faster, do it better and do it in a "green" way. More »

Sustainable Sites Management

UCMC has a vendor who is committed to the principles of integrated pest management. More »

Transportation Operations

UCMC provides many commuting, parking and public transportation programs to minimize the amount of motor vehicles on campus. More »

Facilities Management

Energy efficiency can enhance human health by reducing particulate, chemical and greenhouse gas emissions associated with fossil-fuel based combustion and electrical generation, thereby improving outdoor air quality and curbing global climate change and acid rain. More »

Chemical Management

UCMC’s Hazardous Materials and Waste Management Policy was created to ensure that hazardous materials and wastes are identified, handled, stored and disposed of properly. More »

Waste Management

The UCMC has a comprehensive waste minimization and recycling program in place and has been meeting or exceeding it’s goals since 2005. More »

Environmental Services

Sustainable cleaning practices are an essential part of sustainable building. More »

Food Service

UCMC is currently exploring ways in which to reduce it’s food service waste. More »

Environmentally Preferable Purchasing

UCMC has substantially reduced it’s use of mercuric compounds/chemicals and mercury conaining devices. More »

Innovation in Operations

The health care industry’s responses to environmental stewardship are continuously evolving. More »


 

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