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Topics: Waste reduction

Explore waste reduction at UC Davis

How do you recycle a calculator? How do we prevent trash cans from overflowing at sporting events? How can food scraps be turned into power? Waste topics at UC Davis include everything from planning a zero-waste event to developing a biodigester and advocating for a policy to recycle technological waste.

Campus ProgressSee full list…

  • Waste

    Find out about UC Davis' waste reduction efforts.

  • "A Sustainable Campus" playlist

    Lecture series explores different ways that UC Davis could become more sustainable.

  • Aggieware

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

  • Bargain Barn

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

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  • Buy Smart

    Learn how you can make sustainable purchases.

  • Compost

    Learn how to compost 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.

  • Recycle

    Learn how to recycle at UC Davis.

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