Sustainability at UNM

The University of New Mexico is a pioneer in sustainability and a committed steward of the Earth’s natural resources. We encourage sustainable practices that support the University’s academic, research, health care, and community service mission.

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27

LEED Buildings

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2,000

Recycling Bins on Campus

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500 Tons

Campus Waste Diverted from Landfill Each Year

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100 Million

Gallons of Savings from Low-flow Toilets

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11

Solar Power Systems

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2

Campus Community Gardens

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21

EV Charging Stations

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52

Electric Vehicles used by Facilities Management

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500+ 

Pounds of Food Composted Annually

 

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39%

Carbon Footprint Reduction using congeneration

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26%

Overall Reduction in UNM building energy consumption since 2008

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361,477

Metric Tons of CO2 removed from building emissions


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