November 13 - November 17, 2017

Waste - Day 3

Curb your impact by taking on a challenge to reduce your waste! Practice the "5 RS" - Refuse, Reduce, Reuse, Repurpose, and Recycle - during the EcoChallenge and beyond with the suggested actions below.

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CELEBRATE AMERICA RECYCLES DAY

Support University of Richmond's Rethink Waste campaign by pledging to be an advocate for recycling and sustainability on campus.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Rethink Waste Website
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WALK BY CANDLELIGHT

Meet at the International Center at 5pm on November 15 for a cross-campus walk featuring pop-up stations inspired by Danish culture.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Event Page: Candle-lit Campus Walk
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Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending (___) disposable cup(s) to the landfill by using a reusable mug.

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Print Double Sided

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

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Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep (___) disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

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Recycle Everything I Can

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Betty Shelley's Reduce Your Waste Project
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Avoid Disposables

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.

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