For seven years running, U-M Health System has ranked among the top hospitals in the country for healthy green infrastructure, garnering an Environmental Leadership Circle Award from Practice Greenhealth.
Some reasons why:
"In 2012, 3.5 million pounds of trash were diverted from the landfill through UMHHC’s recycling efforts. This resulted in an overall recycle rate of 28 percent for 2012...
UMHHC requires all new buildings, additions and construction projects with a budget of $10 million or more to meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver level. LEED is one of most widely accepted international rating systems for measuring the environmental impact of new construction."
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