Sustainability

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.