What we’re doing

We're committed to making every byte count towards a more sustainable future. That's why we take a comprehensive approach to eco-conscious technology, from responsible purchasing to innovative resource management.

Responsible Purchasing:

UD adheres to Energy Star and EPEAT standards and recommendations for campus technology purchases.

• Energy Star and EPEAT Certified: We prioritize energy-efficient and environmentally friendly electronics that meet or exceed strict energy consumption standards and reduce environmental impact. This means less energy waste and fewer harmful emissions throughout the product's lifecycle.
• Extending Lifespans: By choosing durable and long-lasting technology, we minimize the need for frequent replacements, reducing electronic waste and conserving resources.

Innovative Resource Management:

We maximize the lifespan of our equipment by repurposing older devices within the university or donating them to local non-profits. When equipment reaches the end of its usable life, we ensure responsible recycling to recover valuable materials and minimize landfill waste.

Paperless process implementation
UDit is actively helping campus units implement technology solutions to reduce paper consumption and minimize our carbon footprint. We help departments implement solutions like Banner Document Management, enabling efficient electronic storage and retrieval of documents.

Server Virtualization
By consolidating multiple virtual servers onto fewer physical machines, we drastically reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions associated with traditional server infrastructure. Currently, our virtualized environment supports almost 400 virtual application servers on less than 20 physical servers in three separate data center facilities while significantly reducing our environmental impact.

Your Participation Matters: Recycle Ink, Batteries, and Mobile Electronics

You can join our sustainability efforts by dropping off your used ink cartridges, batteries (including rechargeable batteries), and mobile electronics at our convenient recycling container in the IT Service Center, located in Anderson Center on the ground floor between rooms 28 and 29. Every small action contributes to a greener UD!

Quick IT Energy Saving Tips

We can improve IT purchasing, disposal, and processing on the administrative side, but a lot of IT sustainability comes down to YOU. Help UD’s sustainability efforts by trying out a few of these tips.

• Utilize the sleep mode or hibernate settings on your computer (and monitor) to require less energy when not actively used. The less energy your computer consumes, the greater the savings. Turn off your computer monitor at night.
• Print on both sides of the paper (duplex printing) to reduce the amount of paper and ink you consume.
• Unplug chargers and adaptors when not in use.
• Unplug battery chargers when your device is fully charged.