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Explore waste reduction at UC Davis

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  • Aggieware

    Aggieware kits are reusable dishes and utensils for student programs, from Student Housing.

  • Avoid Illegal Posting

    Learn how to post fliers on campus legally to avoid paper waste.

  • Bargain Barn

    Bargain Barn reduces campus waste by sorting, re-selling, recycling and donating surplus university equipment, furniture and supplies.

  • Buy Smart

    Learn how you can make sustainable purchases.

  • Compost

    Learn how to compost at UC Davis.

  • Compostable utensils from CCE

    Student organizations can purchase zero-waste event materials through Campus Center for the Environment.

  • Host a Zero-Waste Event

    Learn how to host a zero-waste event at UC Davis.

  • Move in, Move out

    Learn how to clean out your office or move to a new residence, using these tips to reduce your waste.

  • Plan Green Conference

    This annual conference provides UC Davis event planners with the tools and information they need to plan sustainable events.

  • Project Compost

    Part of the ASUCD, this student-run unit collects campus compost and teaches how to compost through the Experimental College.

  • Recycle

    Learn how to recycle at UC Davis.

  • Recycling Bin Schedules

    Find out when recycling bins on campus are emptied.

  • Request Recycling Bins

    Find out how to expand your recycling options on campus.

  • Spring Cleaning during move-out

    On moving days, Student Housing collects unwanted but reusable items as charitable donations.

  • Student Housing: The Bucket

    The Bucket program allows students in the residence halls the ability to have compost collection containers in their room.

  • Sustainable shopping list

    Student Housing encourages students and staff to shop sustainably with a pocket-sized list.

  • University Recycling Manual

    UC Davis helped create a guide to help others start their own recycling programs.