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COVID-19 Updates Find a Doctor Health Hive Services Locations Patients & Visitors More at Rochesterregional.org About Mission and Vision Collaborations & Partnerships Focus Areas The Built Environment Waste Reduction & Diversion Food Sourcing and Organic Waste Sustainable Purchasing Energy Systems & Conservation Community Education & Outreach Contact Select Page Powering Up Sustainable Energy Our goal by 2025: Source all of the electricity we use through renewable means Our goal by 2025: Source all of the electricity we use through renewable means Committed to Reducing Our Carbon Footprint. At Rochester Regional Health, we understand that the health of our community, environment, and finances are all intertwined. We’re managing all of our resources to reduce our overall environmental footprint and lead sustainability efforts in the Northeast. Hospitals can use more than double the amount of energy as commercial buildings and on average generate more than thirty-three pounds of waste per patient per day — we’re making Rochester Regional Health the exception. Our Sustainability Department is dedicated to helping improve the healthcare experience, ensure a healthy environment, and lower healthcare costs. We’re reducing waste, eliminating toxins, and creating a more sustainable community now and for the future. Our Numbers Since 2015, our sustainability efforts have resulted in: 0 % of purchased produce grown at local farms 0 kWh saved annually from energy efficiency measures 0 lbs of annual greenhouse gas emissions reduced 0 light bulbs upgraded to LEDs 0 + solar panels installed 0 ft² of LEED certified space designed $ 0 in annual savings from energy efficiency upgrades 0 lbs of materials recycled annually Focus Areas The Built Environment Creating a healthier, more pleasant environment for patients and employees LEARN MORE Waste Reduction and Diversion Improving our management of natural resources and diverting resources from landfills by reusing and recycling whenever possible LEARN MORE Food Sourcing and Waste Supporting our local Rochester farmers and reducing food waste LEARN MORE Sustainable Purchasing Purchasing products that reduce our energy consumption, use safer chemicals, and come from companies that promote social and environmental responsibility LEARN MORE Energy Systems and Conservation Improving energy efficiency and increasing renewable energy use LEARN MORE Community Outreach and Education Providing a range of hands-on experiences and career development opportunities for students from local high schools and universities LEARN MORE Resource Reminder Sustainability is a global problem with everyday solutions. Please help Rochester Regional to reduce, reuse, and recycle by following the simple steps outlined below. Our patients and staff, from today and tomorrow, thank you. Switch off lights in empty rooms. Report leaky windows, doors, faucets, or fixtures to sustainability@rochesterregional.org. If responsible for equipment, consider energy-saving or lower water use models. Turn computers off or change to Sleep” mode when not in use. If you normally use three paper towel or napkins, try two. If two, try one. Think before you print or copy. Really necessary? If so, recycle when you no longer need it. Change default printer settings to double-sided. Use reusable water bottles or coffee mugs whenever possible. Take the stairs – saves energy and burns calories. Have other ideas? Please contact sustainability@rochesterregional.org. © Rochester Regional Health Privacy Policy Disclaimer Contact Careers Sign Up for Our...