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In an ongoing effort to reduce campus waste, Housing, Dining and Hospitality introduced the Triton2Go<\/a> reusable container program, replacing nearly 300,000 disposable containers since fall quarter 2020. UC San Diego received the City of San Diego 2020 Recycler of the Year Award<\/a> for improving its waste diversion rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Campus utilities technicians installed over 250 utility meters that automatically detect leaks and warn staff who can address issues quickly, saving water and reducing maintenance costs. Total campus water consumption decreased by 14% compared to the previous year with major reductions in all areas, including a 20% reduction in industrial water used at campus utility plants. Additionally, overall energy consumption decreased by around 8%.<\/p>\n\n\n

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UC San Diego continues to leverage public funding to expand the campus electric vehicle charging infrastructure with 300 ports that serve commuters and the public. The campus is San Diego County\u2019s largest multipurpose hub of EV charging plazas<\/a>, delivering 2.5 gigawatt hours to more than 5,500 unique drivers. SANDAG<\/a> recognized UC San Diego for excellence in promoting alternative commuting choices. Logistics<\/a> added a second truck and a van to its electric delivery fleet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Sustainability Programs Office launched the Green Classroom Certification Program<\/a> to help campus educators promote resource conservation and receive recognition for their leadership in sustainability. The office also encouraged graduating seniors to sign a pledge promising to consider the consequences of their workplace decisions to create a sustainable society.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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San Diego Mid-Coast Trolley Reaches Final Stretch<\/a><\/h3>\n

UC San Diego supports state and local transportation projects that will improve mobility on and around the campus and make it more accessible to community members across the county.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>

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County Partners with UC San Diego on Plan to Reach Zero Emissions by 2035<\/a><\/h3>\n

UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy will work together with the County of San Diego to draft a blueprint for a regional zero-carbon sustainability plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n