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There are many efforts UVA has undertaken to reduce its institutional nitrogen, carbon, and water footprints. These strategies can be divided into food sector and energy-related activities.
Namely, UVA has significantly reduced its purchased electricity and coal consumption, making the switch to sustainable forms of energy. Solar panels present at Clemons Library, Hollyfield Solar facility, Ridley Hall, the UVA Bookstore, and other locations, have all helped to reduce UVA's NOx emissions. Additionally, Charlottesville's switch to a tertiary water treatment led to decreases in N emissions coming from the wastewater sector.
Regarding N emissions from the food sector, UVA and the NWG have undertaken a number of approaches to reduce N lost to the environment from food consumption. By collaborating with important stakeholders, such as UVA Dine, Darden, and the Health System, more low N foods have been integrated into dining halls and meals, reducing the N footprint from the food sector. However, as the student body continues to grow, more strategies will be implemented to offset the higher numbers, ensuring UVA reaches its N reduction goals.