Waste Diversion

University of Connecticut

2020 – Students advocate for reducing plastic waste on campus by implementing water bottle refill stations and collaborating with the administration to ensure the University is moving towards a plastic-free future.

Towson University

2020 – Evolution of waste minimization on campus over three years includes rebranding outdated waste signage and ensuring all catered events are “zero-waste” ready.

Georgia Institute of Technology

2020 – Collecting Styrofoam from labs and move-in for recycling.

Georgia Institute of Technology

2020 – Planning and implementing a pilot to collect plastic film.

Macalester College

2020 – SustainaCup is a student-led program that seeks to minimize waste and improve the sustainability of menstrual periods economically and environmentally while also promoting wellness and social justice.

University of Wisconsin – Whitewater

2019 – Would the recycling rates inside Heide Lecture Hall be improved if the small classroom trash and recycling bins were replaced with larger recycling infrastructure located in the hallways?

Georgia Southern University

2019 – Determining recycling habits while trashcans are available in classrooms versus recycling habits while trashcans are not available in classrooms.

North Carolina State University

2019 – A student-driven paper towel composting program for campus residence halls to improve waste diversion and create life-long sustainable knowledge and habits for students.

Rider University

2019 – Using weekly themes and events, we used the RecycleMania competition as a platform to educate the campus community about waste minimization and landfill diversion opportunities.

Cedar Valley College

2019 – How are campus community members contributing to the usage of recyclable materials and how we save and re-utilize those materials.