Sustainability at Harvard

Harvard Real Estate - Green Living Program

What is the HRES Green Living Program?

As part of Harvard Real Estate Services' (HRES) commitment to sustainability, a new Green Living Program has been launched with the goal of reaching residents in all rental apartments. Having previously supported a program limited to its three largest properties, HRES made the decision to expand its scope while instituting a new model for inspiring the conservation of natural resources among residents. Teaming up with the Office for Sustainability (OFS) and drawing on social marketing tools and effective communication techniques, HRES hopes to foster a community that values and supports sustainability. Annually HRES invests in projects designed to increase energy efficiencies, and ask all residents to support the University’s Sustainability Principles and new Greenhouse Gas Reduction Commitment.

Recent Stories

Going with the (low) flow

March 24, 2009 filed under
  1. home
  2. water
  3. hres

Here at Harvard, we try to insure that you leave with a good head on your shoulders; what you didn't know is that we’re also making sure you have a good head on your showers while you're here!

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Turn off that tap

March 24, 2009 filed under
  1. home
  2. offices
  3. reducing-waste
  4. water

One of the first things many of us learned as children from Sesame Street was to brush our teeth and turn off the water when doing so. Like many other lessons from Big Bird et al., this one still rings true today. From now on, do as the Muppets do and turn off the tap when brushing your teeth, shaving, lathering, and washing dishes.

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A big green welcome for new HRES residents

September 30, 2008 filed under
  1. home
  2. hres

In a strange new place, the first turn of the key and push of the door can give way to feelings of anticipation, excitement, and even exhaustion for students coming to Harvard from all over the country and the world.

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