Caretakers @UTAustin & planners for future spaces. Facilities | Landscape | Planning, Design & Construction | Operations Safety | Sustainability | Utilities

Austin, TX
Joined June 2015
Trash left behind can harm our natural environment, local wildlife, and waterways. When tailgating, please help care for the Forty Acres by properly disposing of your trash.
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4 tips for proper chemical disposal: 1. Bleach, drain cleaner, rubbing alcohol, ammonia, and disinfectants require special disposal 2. Request chemical pickup at ehs.utexas.edu 3. Keep chemicals sealed and labeled 4. Never put chemicals down the drain or in the trash
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Composting doesn't have to be hard! Follow these tips to get you started: - “Biodegradable” doesn’t mean compostable - Look for the BPI label or #7 PLA symbol - Remove produce stickers and plastic wrap - When in doubt, throw it out to avoid contamination composting sites
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Planning a day by the water? Learn how some sunscreen ingredients can impact marine life and coral reefs. bit.ly/4vYyVPO
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Did you know? There are many ways to conserve water on campus, from choosing native plants for landscaping to improving water efficiency in research labs. Learn how Environmental Health & Safety helps support water conservation in campus labs. bit.ly/4eQF2z7
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Did you know? Scooping pet waste keeps our campus clean, protects our waterways, and helps keep UT welcoming for everyone.
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Help shape the future of UT’s campuses. Share how you live, learn, and move through campus by taking the Campus Master Plan survey. Use the interactive map to highlight favorite spots and areas for improvement. Your input guides UT’s next chapter! bit.ly/PlanUTSurvey
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Share your thoughts on UT's future! Stop by our Campus Master Plan tabling events (4/1-4/2), drop a note on our campus map, take a quick interactive survey, and chat with the team. Come for the feedback, stay for the snacks! Find us + take the survey: bit.ly/4djylGC
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Did you know? Roof rain gardens, or green roofs, capture stormwater through infiltration and reduce runoff while filtering out pollutants. As you stroll around campus, look out for roof rain gardens like those at Dell Medical School and the WCP Student Activity Center.
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Did you know? Pervious pavers reduce erosion and improve stormwater quality by filtering runoff during rain events. Pervious pavers are used in several locations on campus to enhance stormwater quality including East Campus Garage and Graduate Student Housing.
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