UREC supports the JMU community's pursuit of sustainability, environmental stewardship and a broader sense of citizenship. View JMU's Institute for Stewardship of the Natural World website.
At UREC, we aim to make environmentally responsible choices in regards to our facilities and processes. UREC will follow the new guidelines set forth by Executive Order 82 to reduce use of electricity, of other utilities, and minimize the carbon footprint of state agencies through safely increasing temperatures, increasing recycling and more sustainable landscaping.
2010-11 UREC Sustainability Initiatives & Campaigns
- First Block: Campaigned to increase walking, biking, carpooling and public transportation to UREC.
- Second Block: Collected sporting goods to recycle and donate.
- Third Block: Collected athletic shoes to donate to the Harrisonburg community as well as recycle through Nike Grind. Worn and torn shoes will be recycled and made into sport surfaces around the world, including gym/weight room flooring, running tracks, playground surfaces, and outdoor and indoor synthetic courts.
- Fourth Block: Promoted use of UREC's refillable spouts through distribution of water bottles.
- Winter: Installed automatic soap dispensers, flushers and faucets in facility to save water and prevent cross-contamination.
- Fall, Spring & Summer: Reduced paper-use through elimination of professionally printed full-semester program guides.
Did You Know?
- Three 'Hydration station' spickets were installed in the building in 2010 encourage re-use of water bottles.
- The Upper Turf has "Light Structure Green" lighting, which is energy-efficient and web-controlled.
- The Upper Turf's turf material is comprised of recycled rubber from the "Nike Grind" program, which recycles post-consumer athletic shoes and reuses the granulated rubber as building material.
- The Upper Turf's water runoff runs into a sand filter. The stormwater passes through the sand bed and is collected in three underdrains. This is very effective in removing sediment and bacteria from stormwater.
- UREC increased recycling receptacles in the building to encourage recycling of plastic bottles in 2010.
- University Park, which is under construction, is planned to be a LEED certified facility.
- UREC was proud to participate in Recyclemania Waste Minimization 2009.
How Can UREC Participants Make an Impact?
- Use one of our PreCor Ellipticals to generate electricity from exercise!
- Recycle used water bottles in one of the many receptacles in UREC.
- Carpool, walk, run, take a bus or ride a bike to UREC when possible as opposed to driving alone.
Not only is it better for the environment, you can incorporate it into your workout!
- Have an idea of how UREC can become more environmentally-friendly? Contact us.
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