GUM & Botanical Garden Ghent University

Focus Area: Water Completed Planned

Water

Reduce use of municipal water by at least 25%

Reduce potable water for irrigation by at least 25%

Additional Goals for This Institution

Buildings and Energy

Food Service

Transportation

Waste

Landscapes and Horticulture

Ensure 25% of all lawn/garden maintenance equipment is electric

Reduce lawn areas by 10% and encourage native plant replacements (by end of 2025)

Investments

Engagement

Research

Additional Information

The Ghent University has planned to renovate the glasshouse facilities (planning period until 2030, building from 2031 onwards). In the (partly new) greenhouses we wish to enhance the energy efficiency and to optimize the use of rainwater.

All information on the latest greenhouse technology is welcome.

GUM & Botanical Garden Ghent University

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