Campus Race to Zero Waste
The University of Tennessee is competing against colleges across the nation to achieve zero waste goals. Throughout the months of February and March, we as a campus will be working to divert our waste away from landfills. Check out our campus event weekly themes below and be on the lookout for sustainable tips on how to achieve this goal soon!
The Campus Race to Zero Waste Schedule for 2023 is as follows:
Week 1, January 29-February 4: Refuse
- Featuring the Mug Project and Eco-to-Go Program in Hodges Library
Week 2, February 5-February 11: Reduce
- "Weigh the Waste" + Waste Audit in Stokely Dining Hall
Week 3, February 12-February 18: Reuse
- Mug and Houseware drop-off on PED (in partnership with the Free Store)
Week 4, February 19-February 25: Recycle
Week 5, February 26-March 4: Rot
Week 6: Marth 5-March 11: Research
Week 7, March 12-March 18: Resources
Week 8, March 19-March 25: Recycling Drive
Check out this link for more information:
