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FAQ
What can students / faculty/staff / alumni/visitors do?
Where can I find out more about recycling?
Do we have a plan for bike trails on campus?
Are there any plans for mass transit between campuses?
Why are lights always on in my building?
Why is it so cold (in my building) in the morning?
How do I know what I'm ordering is actually "green?"
'How do we get rid of styrofoam?
Why aren't we recycling more?
While the desire to expand recycling is great, we have to give consideration to cost, infrastructure, demand (both for recycling and post-recycling consumption), cleanliness and sanitation, and then must weigh our options. UNO is currently evaluating its recycling and solid waste disposal options. Additional information will be made available as it is known on the recycling page.
Do we have a plan for bike trails on campus?
As plans are developed to integrate campus locations and to add additional buildings, the opportunity exists for inclusion of safe bike trails and secure bike racks. A bike trail is part of the south of Center development plan.
Are there any plans for a mass transit between campuses?
As of this writing, discussions have been ongoing with Metro Area Transit (MAT) to establish a pick-up and drop-off site on each campus location. Some consideration has also been given to linking UNO with the Omaha Street Car proposal under consideration by the City of Omaha. Additional information will be made available as it is presented.
Why are lights always on in my building?
Common areas (e.g., hallways) remain lit when buildings are occupied. Unoccupied offices and classrooms should have their lights switched off any time its occupants will be out of the room for a minute or more. Just like you learned at home—turn off lights when you are leaving empty rooms!
Why is it so cold (in my building) in the morning?
During the summer months, cooling is maximized at night, when electricity is abundant. By sub-cooling buildings at night, the amount of electricity needed to provide adequate cooling during the heat of the day is minimized, thus reducing our on-campus demand during this critical time (and saving us considerable amounts of money, based on peak-demand use). In the winter months, buildings are allowed to cool somewhat at night, thus reducing our energy demands.
How do I know what I'm ordering is actually "green?"
Check out the green procurement topic hub on the p2ric web site for lots of useful information about how to green the supply chain.
How do we get rid of styrofoam?
We identify a suitable replacement. This entails seeking alternatives, comparing costs, and determining if better choices exist. The use of polylactic acid (PLA—corn derived plastics) should be evaluated.
