Profs’ water-cleaning system could save campus thousands of gallons, dollars

UCLA’s power plant had something that professors Yoram Cohen and Panagiotis Christofides wanted: hopelessly filthy water. And they have invented something that the Cogeneration Plant wanted: a way to clean it up.
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Institute's new name highlights sustainability

The Institute of the Environment begins fall quarter with a fresh title and extended identity as the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability.

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UCLA students can rent bicycles for $35 a quarter

A good commuter bike can cost a bundle — especially once you add on the requisite lights, helmet, locks, rack, and — for the caffeine-addicts — cup holder. But at UCLA, students can now get cycling on a stylish new fully-equipped Felt Café Series hybrid city-style 8-speed cruiser — for just $35.

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UCLA TGIF Sustainable Enhancement Mini Fund Application
Friday, January 06, 2012

Urban Sustainability in the Age of Climate Justice: A Conversation with Andrew Ross
Thursday, January 12, 2012
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs 6th Floor, Room 6326

Jarrett Walker Human Transit
Thursday, January 19, 2012
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs

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Vacuum cleaners must be certified by the Carpet and Rug Institute "Green Label" Testing Program.
UCLA Health System has eliminated all mercury-based instruments, which helps prevent mercury from getting into waterways, contaminating the food chain, and posing a threat to human health.
Over the last 6 months, UCLA's purchases of copier paper with post-consumer product has increased from 26% to 80%
UCLA's staff and faculty drive-alone rate has reduced from 69% in 1990 to 53% in 2009 (compared to 74% in Los Angeles, overall)
A least 20% of the department's purchases of janitorial paper and trash bag products, cleaning products, disinfectant, and hand soaps are certified sustainable cleaning products and materials.

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