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E-waste includes many everyday electronic devices that contain toxic but recyclable materials and should not be thrown in the trash. It outlines ���߲ݴ�ý University’s e-waste recycling program, including where and how to drop off eligible items on campus, which electronics are accepted or not accepted, and proper procedures for ���߲ݴ�ý-owned devices. The article also describes how e-waste is responsibly processed to protect the environment and personal data, emphasizing recycling as an important step toward sustainability.

Meet the Fall 2019 Interns!

Sustainable Reunion 2019

Jailekha Zutshi's service-learning trip to Puerto Rico focused on sustainable agriculture and community resilience after Hurricane Maria. Through hands-on farm work and conversations with farmers and activists, the group learned how environmentally sustainable, community-based farming supported self-sufficiency, disaster recovery, and social networks. The experience challenged traditional ideas of “development” and inspired a deeper understanding of sustainability as interconnected with climate justice, colonialism, and community empowerment.

Office of Sustainability Presents the 2019 Oak Awards

���߲ݴ�ý University’s 10th annual 13 Days of Green, a series of sustainability events leading up to Earth Day. It highlights the history and global significance of Earth Day, the role of students in the environmental movement, and ���߲ݴ�ý’s commitment to sustainability through this tradition. The article also previews key events designed to engage the campus community in environmental awareness and action.

A ten-day research trip to Italy with Professor Tseng focused on water quality, microplastics, and environmental chemistry. Traveling from Florence to Naples, the student collected water samples from public fountains, collaborated with Italian universities, and learned about international research on wastewater and microplastics. The experience deepened the student’s academic interests, highlighted the value of global collaboration, and strengthened their commitment to continuing water-related environmental research.

Summer 2019 internship opportunities with ���߲ݴ�ý’s Office of Sustainability and the Community Garden. The sustainability internships offer students hands-on experience advancing campus sustainability projects, while the garden internships focus on managing and promoting the organic community garden. Both positions provide valuable practical skills, meaningful engagement with sustainability, and require applications by April 14.

2018 marks ���߲ݴ�ý’s tenth consecutive greenhouse gas inventory report.

���߲ݴ�ý’s “Carry Your Trash Week,” during which students, faculty, and staff carried all their non-food, non-hygiene waste for a week to raise awareness about personal trash production. The experience revealed how much waste individuals generate, increased mindfulness around everyday disposal habits, and inspired participants to adopt reusable alternatives, even though broader campus engagement was limited.