soles zero waste initiative 70% diversion by 2015 zero waste by 2020

SOLES Zero Waste Initiative

• 70% diversion by 2015

• Zero Waste by 2020

Zero Waste Defined

The diversion of over 90% of waste from landfills and

incineratorsRecycleReuse

CompostSustainable Purchasing and

Consumption

Zero Waste maximizes recycling, minimizes waste, reduces consumption and ensures that products are made to be reused, repaired or recycled back into nature or the marketplace. - http://www.grrn.org/page/what-zero-waste

San Diego Zero SymposiumFebruary 4th

Next Steps for SOLES - Zero Waste Guru- Green Office Audits- Office Supply Surplus/Sharing- Double-sided printing- Disposing of hazardous waste(batteries, printer cartridges)

Additional Projects

- SOLES Survey

- Earth Day Contest

Committee Membership

Membership on this committee is completely open. All Faculty staff and students are welcome to join. Please contact us!

Current Members:

You?

Meeting Schedule2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. in Room 225A

March 25, 2014

April 29, 2014

May 13, 2014

Email Beth Garofalo or Steve Gelb to be added to the meeting reminder!

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