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Waste Reduction Implementation Sub-Group


The Waste Reduction Sub-Group is working to further progress with all related items in the Climate Action Plan and the following benchmarks in the Sustainability Plan:
Benchmark 5: Reduce solid waste
Benchmark 7: Increase recycling rates
Benchmark 15: Improve identification and proper handling of hazardous waste
Benchmark 20: Increase the percentage of paper products on campus that include post-consumer recycled content
Benchmark 30: Provide information to diners regarding sustainability-attributes of food options
Benchmark 32: Increase food donations to local service organizations
Benchmark 34: Implement notification systems for local service organizations regarding availability of surplus items
Detailed information about each of the benchmarks can be found in the Waste Reduction Implementation Packet

Meetings for Waste Reduction are held on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 3:30-5:00PM


 
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