Sustainability and environmental management office

May 26, 2016

Vanderbilt awarded 2016 Sustainable Transportation Award

Vanderbilt University is recipient of the 2016 Sustainable Transportation Award, presented jointly by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation and the Tennessee Department of Transportation.

By VUMC News and Communications
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June 27, 2014

VU introduces improved paper recycling through Cintas partnership

Vanderbilt recently renegotiated its contract with Cintas, Inc., resulting in lower costs and improved paper recycling options across the entire campus.

By VUMC News and Communications
drop of water, ripples
March 19, 2014

Practice these tips for World Water Day

“Water and Energy” is the theme of this year’s World Water Day, March 22. Vanderbilt has many ongoing water conservation projects that not only reduce water consumption, but also decrease energy usage.

By VUMC News and Communications
February 21, 2014

Vanderbilt named Recycler of the Year

Vanderbilt University has been recognized by the Tennessee Recycling Coalition as the 2013 Nonprofit Recycler of the Year and for having the 2013 Recycling Video of the Year in the higher education category.

By VUMC News and Communications
October 23, 2013

Vanderbilt’s greenhouse gas emissions down 19 percent since 2008

Overall greenhouse gas emissions from the campus and medical center have decreased from 2005 to 2012, even though Vanderbilt has seen significant growth in square footage, staff, students and research dollars.

By VUMC News and Communications
September 28, 2013

VU achieves 60 percent increase in recycling

The amount of materials recycled at Vanderbilt rose from 3 million pounds to 5 million pounds last year—that’s a 60 percent increase.

By VUMC News and Communications