Sustainability Initiatives

paper towels

Cleaning products and supplies:

  • We use Paper Towels that are 100% recycled post consumer and chlorine free
  • Our Cleaning products are phosphate free and biodegradable

Florescent bulbEnergy Conservation:

  • We use energy efficient florescent bulbsRecycle bin
  • Recent installation of heat recovery system at Columbia Lake Village North that should reduce water heating costs in unit showers by 20% - 30%

Recycle and Reuse:

  • We provide recycling containers and bags in our residence halls and suites.
  • We support student initiatives to compost, recycle printer cartridges and household batteriesI'm going green

 

 

Additional resources for students

  1. UW Sustainability
  2. Food Services Initiatives
  3. UW Waste Management for environmental initiatives at UW
  4. Waterloo Public Interest Research Group (WPIRG)
  5. UW Surplus sale
  6. REEP Waterloo
  7. UWSP - Feds UW Sustainability Project