Waste

Consider Speaking to:

UW Recycling

Potential Projects:

  • Waste reduction campaign (Recycling education day)
  • Student surplus/re-sale location (a Husky Closet, similar to Husky Pantry)
  • Textile recycling equipment on campus
  • Textile collection for reuse at Maker Spaces
  • Additional ideas in the Atlas Zero Waste Assessment

Education

Consider Speaking to:

Environmental Stewardship & Sustainability
College of the Environment
Evans School of Public Affairs

Potential Projects:

  • Student/faculty-led habitat restoration and endangered species surveys
  • Outdoor Education opportunities off campus

Food

Consider Speaking to:

Housing & Food Services (HFS)

Potential Projects:

  • An anaerobic digester to turn food waste into methane for energy
  • Extensive Compostable Product Labeling
  • Expanding the reusable mug program for campus vendors
  • Farmer’s Market on Campus (partner with UW Farm?)
  • Permaculture education spaces on campus