Waste Diversion

University of California Berkeley

2021 – Makes single-use plastic water bottles only available upon request in the dining halls, in an effort to reduce plastic consumption and waste on campus.

University of South Dakota

2020 – Reducing waste and increasing recycling on game day – engaging fans, students and athletes.

University of Richmond

2020 – Diverting more than 1,500 pounds of soft plastic waste through a campus-wide plastic bag and film recycling program.

University of Ottawa

2020 – Hosting a free store for the uOttawa community to reduce waste and foster a culture of reuse and repurposing.

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2020 – Evolution of waste minimization on campus over three years includes rebranding outdated waste signage and ensuring all catered events are “zero-waste” ready.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