How to Help BU Win the Campus Race to Zero Waste!

in Campus News, Zero Waste

BU’s Zero Waste Plan aims to divert 90% of campus waste from landfills and incinerators by 2030. The Campus Race to Zero Waste helps us get there, but only if students show up for it.  Every bottle recycled and old charger properly disposed of counts toward reducing waste and cutting emissions. Here’s how you can help BU win the race! Recycle Smarter BU uses mixed recycling, which […]

Reuse at BU: Simple Ways to Cut Waste and Go Green

in Campus News, Zero Waste

Sustainability is all about taking small, meaningful actions that add up to something big. Whether it’s grabbing lunch in a reusable container, using a reusable water bottle, or donating items at move-out, reusing helps cut down waste and keep our campus green. Here are a few easy ways you can make reusing part of your everyday BU routine: Choose to Reuse […]

Turning Move-Out Donations into Community Impact

in Programs, What We're Doing, Zero Waste

Sustainability and helping the poor can go hand in hand. In partnership with the Faith & Ecological Justice Program at the School of Theology, BU Sustainability has collected over 2,000 pounds of textiles that will go to local homeless shelters and community organizations in Greater Boston. This program is the brainchild of a Master of […]

Welcoming our Zero Waste Fellow Grant Haas

in Zero Waste

We at BU Sustainability want to introduce you to our newest team member, Grant Haas. For many of you, he is likely a familiar face. As a student, he served as one of our Zero Waste Interns, supporting various waste reduction programs on campus. Now, we are thrilled to welcome Grant back in a new role: […]