Zero Waste UGA
Program Overview
Zero Waste UGA (ZWUGA) is an interdisciplinary experiential learning initiative to foster a culture of sustainability through waste reduction. The UGA campus will function as a living laboratory to support teaching, research, service and outreach, student engagement, and operational innovations toward a circular economy. Students, faculty, staff, and external partners will work together to significantly reduce landfilled waste through projects implemented during this 3-year program.
Background
The UGA Office of Sustainability has coordinated two campus-wide experiential learning initiatives, Watershed UGA & Foodshed UGA. These initiatives, especially Watershed UGA, effectively engaged UGA faculty, staff, and students in sustainability through targeted actions. For example, over 100 classes incorporated Watershed UGA content, and a tangible outcome included the restoration of Lake Herrick for recreational use. Zero Waste UGA will engage the campus community and assist in achieving UGA’s strategic waste reduction goals.
Zero Waste UGA StoryMap
Zero Waste UGA is a campus-wide initiative using hands-on learning and collaboration to dramatically reduce landfill waste and advance a circular economy at the UGA.
UGA Waste Reduction website
Recycling can be confusing... We're here to help! Office of Sustainability main website on Waste Reduction
UGA's Waste Reduction Services StoryMap
UGA Waste Reduction Services manages campus-wide recycling, composting, & landfill programs minimizing environmental impact & advancing circular materials management
Dining Services Food Waste Reduction
Reducing food waste on campus has been a top priority for Dining Services over the last few years, in partnership with the UGA Office of Sustainability and UGA Facilities Management Division
UGA's Green Lab Waste Diversion
UGA Waste Reduction Services manages campus-wide recycling, composting, & landfill programs minimizing environmental impact & advancing circular materials management