Sustainability in the Wyoming Union

The Wyoming Union and its staff are committed to sustainability. Here are a few of the things that we've done to promote sustainability in the Union:

• October, 2014 - upgraded 4 of the main HVAC filter units to a new energy effieicent filter system.
• Paid approximately $20,000 for the 2014 University Store renovation to cover expense of new LED lighting.
• Paid approximately $15,000 for the 2013 Copy and Print Center renovation to cover expenses of new sustainabile lighting.
• Use of Green Seal Certified cleaning supplies.
• Installed over 140 new double pane windows to increase building efficiency.
• Installed motion detectors for lights in storage rooms, offices and meeting rooms where appropriate.
• Support for the Good Mule initiative and environmental justice.
• A member of the Union staff is on the Campus Sustainability Committee.
• Replacement of florescent lights.
• Water bottle refill stations at all drinking fountains to promote refilling reusable water bottles in lieu of purchasing plastic water bottles.
• Purchase and placement of extra recycle bins. Our goal is to have a recycle bin next to ALL trash cans.
• UW Dining Services operates all food services in the Union. They use compostable plates, cups, etc. when possible.