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Skip to content Skip to search Skip to footer Sustainability Open Menu Back Close Menu Search for: Search Close Search Vision &＃038; ProgressVision &＃038; Progress Strategic Plan Recognition &＃038; Awards Energy &＃038; Emissions Buildings Community Food Biking Culture Landscape Transportation Waste Water Get InvolvedGet Involved Internships For Students Guide for Employees Support with a Gift ResourcesResources Energy Efficiency at Home WashU Sustainability Fund Food &＃038; Dining Sustainable Transportation Waste Reduction Environmental Justice Green Events News & EventsNews & Events Subscribe to Newsletter Past Newsletters Event Recordings AboutAbout Office of Sustainability School of Medicine Sustainability Partners Teaching & Research Campus Sustainability Tours Racial Equity &＃038; Justice Open Search Waste Washington University in St. Louis’ goal is to chart a path toward Zero Waste.2015 Strategic Plan for Sustainable Operations Objectives & Progress Waste Diversion | In Progress Through individual users and campus operations, WashU generates 17 million pounds of waste every year. The university is committed to reducing and diverting waste through infrastructure improvement and education of the campus community. Reducing, reusing and recycling waste is an essential component of an institutional sustainability effort. It is often one of the first ways that new students or guests see the university’s commitments manifested in action. Recycling programs rely on an informed community to participate in waste avoidance and properly managing personal waste, whether they are in one of our dining spaces, an office setting, classroom or residential living space. Outreach programs to educate the WashU community include the WashU Green Ambassadors (student volunteers who welcome new students to campus), a custodial green team on the School of Medicine campus, and multiple ewaste recycling events for employees throughout the year. The university&＃8217;s response to the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in a temporary shift in the approach to single-use food serviceware and other items. Corresponding with these changes, we have documented a regression in waste reduction programs. We expect a full recovery once normal operations resume. Waste Reduction & Reuse Programs WashU offers university-wide single stream recycling (where all recyclable materials are commingled in one bin), and compost collection in many dining spaces across campus. Other strategic dining initiatives include a campus-wide ban on the sale of bottled water which avoids 500,000 plastic bottles annually, a reusable to-go box option in most dining areas, straws available upon request, and distributing reusable dining utensils. Over 10,000 lbs of materials from student housing are collected and redistributed through multiple year-end move out collections and a surplus re-circulation program repurposes university office furniture, supplies, and lab equipment. Learn more Highlights Green Events Learn more Reusable Dining Learn more Composting Learn more Construction Waste Learn more Vision &＃038; Progress Energy &＃038; Emissions Landscape Water Waste Transportation Food Community Buildings Recognition &＃038; Awards Strategic Plan Office of SustainabilityMSC 1113-2112001 Brookings DriveSt. Louis, MO [email protected] Us Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube The Strategic Plan Adopted in 2015, the plan defines WashU’s institutional commitment to sustainability. WashU is rated Gold in the AASHE STARS system. View the Plan Leadership Learn more about the Executive Vice Chancellor for Administration who oversees the Office of Sustainability and related initiatives. Our Leadership Subscribe to the Newsletter Stay up to date on sustainability news, events and opportunities at WashU and in the community. Sign Up ©2024 Washington University in St. Louis