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The HCSC receives support from Sustainable CUNY.

 
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Hunter Cleans Greener

Hunter's Office of Facilities Management is transitioning to the use of products which are gentler on the environment.

 

greenseal.jpgGreen Seal. The Office of Facilities Management purchases and uses cleaning products and solvents that are Green Seal certified, based on their reduced toxicity to air and water. Read more about Green Seal certification...

 

 

soap 002.jpgHand Soap. The College has installed foaming hand soap dispensers in all of its restrooms. These dispensers reduce the amount of soap concentrate each person uses, helping to lower the rate at which soap compounds enter the municipal water treatment system. The hand soap used in the dispensers is also formulated to be less harsh on the environment than conventional hand soaps.

 
 

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The HCSC is an outgrowth of PlaNYC 2030, as is Hunter's participation in the "30 in 10" Challenge. PlaNYC 2030 is Mayor Bloomberg's comprehensive vision for New York's growth over the next 18 years. Explore PlaNYC 2030.

 

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Have you ever wondered how much greenhouse gas emissions your household's activities generate? Or how much your car generates? The United States Environmental Protection Agency has designed a Personal Emissions Calculator and an Automobile Emissions Calculator that are easy to use, and can offer insight into ways to reduce your carbon footprint and conserve energy and resources.