UCHC Sustainability Initiatives & Events Overview
UCHC implemented various sustainability initiatives from 2007 to 2008, focusing on recycling, waste reduction, energy management, outreach, green building, and more. Efforts include improved recycling rates, waste reduction leading to cost savings, energy-saving measures, environmental awareness initiatives, and green construction projects. These actions demonstrate UCHC's commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
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2007-2008 UCHC Sustainability Initiatives & Events Practice Greenhealth Tom Elliott accepts UCHC s Environmental Award from Practice Greenhealth May 2008
Recycling Bins & signage to improve separation of recyclables for collection Meetings with medical and dental school to locate additional recycling bins Recycling container placement more visible and practical Bottle & can recycling has increased - 36% recycling rate UCHC addsed 1,500 lbs. to Mt. Sneaker
Waste Reduction Increased recycling enables plastic liner reduction (for trash receptacles) - savings of $100K/yr and reduction of carbon footprint from petroleum used in their production (pilot program at Health Center, JDH administrative suites)
Energy Improved energy management Reverse Auction energy purchase saved $7 million in 2007-08 and includes 12% renewable energy Electric heat to be replaced with hot water steam/coils with 3 yr. payback, saving about $1.5 million Lighting improvements in the MARB save about $37K/yr and working to replace light fixtures, add motion sensors Solar project for daycare center
Outreach/Awareness Health, Safety & Environment Fair includes sustainability tables and speakers panel UCHC Environmental Sustainability website developed (linked from Facilities homepage) UCHC/Public Health participated in Focus the Nation events in January Sustainability featured in UConn Advance, KBP newsletter and on Cafeteria TV monitors http://www.ecohusky.uconn.edu/images/fn_logo.gif
Green Building & Low Impact Design Construction on the Stem Cell Research Facility (400 Farmington Ave.) is on-track for LEED-Silver certification (especially difficult since this is a gut rehab renovation) Grounds crews now planting native, drought-tolerant plants
Miscellaneous The bike-to-work, rideshare and carpooling programs were at the Health, Safety & Environment Fair Farmers' Markets held in courtyard this summer Maintenance is now using green cleaning products
Connecticut Ridesharing Award - July 2008 Governor Jodi Rell presented the Tri-State 5,000,000 Mile Rideshare Challenge Award to UCHC (Cindy Couture) for having the most individuals join the NuRide service, saving thousands of gallons of gas and reducing auto emissions across the state.
