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University of Miami has earned a STARS Gold rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System measures and encourages sustainability in all aspects of higher education. The University of Miami 2018 STARS report is publicly available here on the STARS website. Learn more
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Breakfast and Learn with Green U
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Come to our Green U Breakfast and Learn Summer sessions:
- Coral Gables campus: Thursday, June 27 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at 1535 Levante Ave, room 137. Come discover how the City of Coral Gables came to be the first municipality in Florida to ban Polystyrene and plastic bags. Our speaker that day will be Matthew Anderson, Sustainability Coordinator for the City of Coral Gables.
RSVP Now! Bagels and coffee will be served.
- Medical campus: Friday, June 28 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Soffer Clinical Research, room 1270A. Learn about all the green initiatives lead by the City of Miami with Jane Gilbert, Chief Resilience Officer for the City of Miami.
RSVP Now! Bagels and coffee will be served.
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U Conserve Summer Competition
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On Monday, June 3rd, the Coral Gables campus buildings started competing for the top ten that will conserve the most energy. The winners will be invited to a special U Conserve luncheon in August! Visit miami.edu/energy for more information, and review our new Building Energy Storyboard to start looking at your energy consumption.
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If your team needs to regroup and is looking for an opportunity to service on campus, join us on Saturday, June 29 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in front of the Calder Library. We will be planting our new "Herbs and Butterflies Garden at U Health." RSVP today!
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Toner Cartridges Recycling Update
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Reminder: your Canon copier may qualify for a toner cartridges recycling pre-paid shipping label. If you don't qualify, or you simply have other printers, use the Staples recycling program, visit miami.edu/recycle.
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Get a basic training in sustainability, including: recycling, energy conservation, water conservation, green purchasing and printing, nature conservation, green outreach, and leadership. Register through ULearn (title: Sustainability 101 Webinar).
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Get rid of your desk trash can and get 50 points to your Well's Canes Card. You can apply now and try to get Platinum certified! Make a difference in the workplace, visit miami.edu/greenoffice.
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Permit exchange program available online
Thinking of turning in your parking permit to explore alternative commuter options? Through the office of parking and transportation, faculty and staff may be eligible for up to 400 Well ’Canes points for swapping their parking permit and opting for one of the University’s mobility options. Learn more about the program and mobility options here.
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