Waste Diversion

North Carolina State University

2021 – Audits walkway bin systems on campus to determine what type of material is collected within the bins, if increased signage reduces contamination, how solar belly walkway bins compare, and if adding a restricted opening to recycling bins changes contamination rates.

The Ohio State University

2021 – Implements a Zero Waste Drop‐Off Station to provide students living off‐campus with access to free recycling and composting.

U.S. Military Academy at West Point

2021 – Implements a campus‐wide recycling infrastructure and reviews their sustainability education campaign through participation in the CR2ZW competition.

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2020 – Evolution of waste minimization on campus over three years includes rebranding outdated waste signage and ensuring all catered events are “zero-waste” ready.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