Over the course of 25 years, Carolina’s Green Games have led to many sustainability initiatives, including installing energy-efficient windows, adding recycling bins in all student rooms and putting energy monitoring systems in residence halls. With sustainability initiatives that work to … Read more

During Women’s History Month, the Gazette recognizes just a few of the University’s female faculty and staff who have made a difference on campus and beyond.

University departments should follow the new guidelines for recycling printer toner cartridges on campus; used printer cartridges should no longer be sent to Central Receiving for recycling.

Procurement Services, Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling and Fisher Scientific are excited to begin a new Fisher Scientific Biologicals Cooler and Gel Pack Reuse Program. Fisher Scientific-branded white containers were added this week added to select recycling areas around … Read more

When students return this weekend for the start of the fall semester, more than 8,000 students will arrive on campus to move into University housing. As students and their families begin unpacking carloads of clothes, bedding and dorm supplies, a … Read more

It’s that time of year again! During the week surrounding student move-in (Aug. 13-20), UNC’s Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling (OWRR) will be staging a tractor trailer in the Branson basketball court in Odum Village for Styrofoam recycling. During … Read more

As you prepare to move out of your on-campus residence, you may decide not to keep some items, but remember that your “trash” may be a non-profit’s treasure! By making a conscious choice to donate your unwanted items during move-out, … Read more

Print or download the April Monthly Program Theme What is environmental justice? Environmental justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement … Read more

Print or download the March Monthly Program Theme. World Water Day World Water Day, on 22 March every year, is about taking action to tackle the water crisis. Today, 1.8 billion people use a source of drinking water contaminated with … Read more

Try this month’s tips to reduce your impact during DIY February.