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 »