Recycling Initiatives

UB has programs in place to recycle over twenty different materials. Find out how you can waste less on campus.

Re-think Campus Purchases and Practices
Develop an understanding of the materials required to keep UB operating and identify institutional opportunities which have far reaching impacts.
Identify and Measure the Scope of our Waste
Define the materials we purchase, and use, and those which are brought from outside the University and disposed of on campus by members of the community.
Create Campus Standards for Zero Waste
Clear, informative material is imperative to ensuring participation and service goals are met.
Redistribute Usable Goods On and Off Campus
Ensure all usable property is redistributed for use either on or off campus.
Improve Zero Waste Education
Clear and consistent communication regarding expectations is critical.
Divert All Organics from Waste
Organic materials are a critical resource to maintain within a circular system.
Eliminate Prepared Foods Waste
Edible food will be provided to those in our community experiencing hunger (and if not fit for consumption then to animals).
Eliminate Single Use Plastic Use
Identifying compostable and durable alternatives is not only possible and consistent with our zero waste goals but is also occurring at most peer institutions.
Finance
Develop a business and funding plan for the initiatives.