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Sustainability

Sustainability In Fraternities and Sororities

NC State’s 50 fraternity and sorority organizations have the opportunity to make a large impact on campus sustainability. More than 3,000 students are fraternity and sorority members. Use the resources below to integrate sustainability into your chapter’s programs and activities.

 

Incorporate sustainability

Chapter Events

RECYCLE AND COMPOST
NC State’s Waste Reduction and Recycling Office can provide portable recycling and composting bins at no charge. Request this service

SUSTAINABLE SHIRTS
Purchase shirts featuring sustainable material — such as organic cotton, locally-grown cotton or polyester blends made of recycled plastic bottles.

GO REUSABLE
Brainstorm purchases that you can use repeatedly instead of using just once.

Chapter House

SAVE WATER
Shorten your showers, turn off the tap when water isn’t needed and fix leaks fast. More tips

SAVE ENERGY
Hit the switch and pull the plug on the way to saving money and energy. More tips

RECYCLE
Want to boost recycling at your house? Request a site analysis from NC State’s Waste Reduction and Recycling Office.

Chapter Tailgates

RECYCLE
The Zero Waste Wolfpack program makes it easy. Collect cans, plastic bottles and glass bottles in a clear bag. Tie the bag, leave it on the ground and staff will pick it up after the game.

SHARE THE RIDE
Carpool or take the Red Terror Bus Service to the tailgating lot.

REDUCE USE OF FOAM AND PLASTIC
If reusable plates, cups and cutlery aren’t an option, opt for paper products over plastic and foam. Paper tends to have a smaller environmental impact.