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Celebrate Earth Month with us by joining the following events. Earth Month is a time to celebrate our planet and take action to protect it.

- One Healthcare EcoChallenge, 1-30 April

- Guided Tour of the Belfer Waste Infrastructure, April 16

- Stop and Swap, April 22

- Sustainable Lab Products Expo, April 23

- Street Tree Care, April 30

You can find a detailed description of the events here.

Soft plastic, such as clear plastic bags, bubble wrap, and wrappers, do not belong in regular recycling. However, these items can be recycled as long as they are collected and bagged separately from the rest of the recycling.

Dedicated bins are available at 1300 York Ave and the Belfer Research Building, where people can bring their collected plastic films to divert them from landfills. 

What can go in the Plastic Film Recycling bin?Soft, clear and translucent plastic:Clear plastic...

New York City’s Climate Mobilization Act and its centerpiece, Local Law 97 have established some of the nation's most stringent carbon emission standards for buildings. WCM's wet and dry labs and ambulatory care spaces use much more energy than other commercial buildings. In response, the Chiller Optimization Project implemented in 2022 by the Office of Energy & Sustainability aimed to reduce energy consumption in two major research and clinical care...

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