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A guide to simplifying recycling, composting, and reuse at ɫ����. 

The , developed by the Office of Sustainability, a department within Infrastructure and Sustainability, provides an easy-to-use online platform that helps the campus community navigate locations and resources for diverting waste from the landfill. By bringing these services together in one place, the hub supports ɫ����’s goal of advancing zero waste practices throughout the campus community.  

The hub is designed for students, faculty, and staff and can be used for identifying compost and recycling locations, reusing surplus furniture, and making more sustainable purchases. Key features of the hub include: 

• Campus Navigation 
  Find drop-off locations for recycling, compost, and hard-to-dispose-of items like electronics, lightbulbs, and batteries. 

• Reuse Resources 
  Discover how to participate in reuse opportunities around campus, from donating gently used items to sourcing reusable materials. 

• Sorting and Disposal Guidance 
  Clear instructions to help reduce contamination and ensure items are properly sorted and processed. 

• Sustainability Support 
  Direct links to relevant forms, procurement resources, and contacts across campus departments. 

The Zero Waste Resource Hub was developed through the Living Learning Campus Fellowship program, an initiative within the Office of Sustainability that enables students to collaborate with campus operations and infrastructure. Gabriella Nguyen, a program fellow, worked on the hub as part of her fellowship with other campus units such as the Office of Solid Waste Management, Surplus, and Campus Services. 

“Through my study abroad, I had the chance to learn about sustainability initiatives in the EU. As a fellow in the Office of Sustainability, I set out to centralize and simplify all campus zero waste programs and procedures into the Zero Waste Resource Hub. I'm grateful for the opportunity to work alongside the staff who exposed me to the incredible initiatives happening across campus. I hope the dashboard makes it easier for everyone to access these resources and get involved,” said Nguyen. 

By making sustainability resources more accessible and actionable, the Zero Waste Resource Hub reflects the of becoming a Zero Waste Campus and our broader commitment to environmental responsibility and operational efficiency.