waste reduction

Oct 30, 2023

Going Paperless: Another Win for Sustainable Wolfpack

Discover how NC State Athletics tackled paper waste and scored another win for the Sustainable Wolfpack.

Mar 25, 2013

Sustainable project recycles 72+ tons

When demolishing the interior of a 17,000-square-foot office in preparation for upcoming renovation, why throw away building material that can be reused or recycled?

Aug 29, 2012

NC State Aims for “One Less Cup”

NC State aims for "One Less Cup" with new reusable "Bring Your Own Cup" tumblers.

Jan 26, 2011

Composting Program Diverts Food Waste

WRR worked with University Dining to plan and coordinate the implementation of a full scale food waste composting program on campus. As a first step, a waste audit was performed…

Apr 13, 2010

Waste Reduction & Recycling Awarded

NC State University has won the Outstanding University Program for its Waste Reduction & Recycling efforts. Given each year to a college or university in the Carolinas region, the award honors…

Nov 27, 2008

NCSU will participate in Recyclemania 2009

Last year NC State recycled around 220 tons of recyclables for the duration of the competition which runs from January 18th to March 28th.  The competition called Recyclemania is a ten…

Sep 18, 2008

Health Center Staff Reduces Waste

By: Deb White, Student Health Services The staff at Student Health Services and the Counseling Center has a history of being good stewards of our resources, but several proactive staff…

Jul 7, 2008

NCSU Saves 10 Million Gallons Of Water

NCSU’s Building Maintenance and Operations, a division of Facilities Operations, completed 10 projects in only five months that, cumulatively will save our university nearly 10 million gallons of water per…