Waste Diversion

Kent State University

2023 – Kent State implements a reusable to-go container program, avoiding the generation and disposal of 60,000 containers in one year.

Macalester College

2023 – Macalester collects and redistributes campus swag items, diverting them from landfill.

Pennsylvania State University

2023 – Penn State pilots “Green Basketball Game” initiative that sorts, weighs, and disposes of all waste generated during the game.

Raritan Valley Community College

2023 – Recording and analyzing the recycling trends at RVCC to find tangible solutions to increase recycling and composting campus.

University of Massachusetts Amherst

2023 – New2U move-out collection and move-in sale at UMass Amherst diverts useful items from landfills and keeps them in the hands of students.

University of Pittsburgh

2023 – University of Pittsburgh’s annual Clean & Swap event ensures office, laboratory, and other campus materials find their best next homes.

University of South Florida

2023 – University of South Florida benchmarks to measure outgoing waste, identifying the challenges and opportunities for diversion and reduction.

Valparaiso University

2023 – Valparaiso creates a pilot program in residence halls to see if personal recycling containers help increase the recycling rate.

Carnegie Mellon University

2022 – Fix-it Fair Mending Workshop repairs items and teaches attendees how to mend clothing, resulting in reducing waste by keeping these items out of the landfill.

College of Staten Island

2022 – Promotes recycling on our campus and reduces campus waste by composting dining services pre-consumer waste.