waste reduction and recycling

Dec 17, 2015

Hand-Me-Down Gowns? Kinda

Since 2011, NC State Bookstores has sold graduation gowns made in sustainable style from recycled plastic bottles. 

Dec 15, 2015

Energy-Saving Tips for Winter Break

Turn off the lights when you leave for the winter holiday break next week to help the university avoid energy costs while everyone is away. Since the program began in 2004, the university has saved $2.76 million. 

Dec 10, 2015

NC State’s Green Football Results

Here's what happened when multiple NC State partners worked together to create the first zero-waste football season at Carter-Finley Stadium. 

Aug 27, 2015

Carter-Finley: Red, White and Green

Wolfpack fans attending home football games at Carter-Finley Stadium this season will have the ability to compost food and paper, in addition to recycling plastic products, thanks to a new pilot program offered by athletics and the Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling. 

Mar 2, 2015

Pizza Box Composting Soars

Students, staff and faculty have deposited more than 8,700 pizza boxes in composting dumpsters around campus during the inaugural year of a pilot program offered by NC State's Waste Reduction and Recycling Office and University Housing. 

Nov 20, 2014

How to Properly Degrease the Holidays

After you deep fry your turkey, deep six your used cooking oil with the "Cease the Grease" campaign, a joint venture between University Housing and the Waste Reduction and Recycling Center. 

May 15, 2013

New Life for Old Materials

Go behind the scenes at the Dearstyne Roll-Off Convenience Site, where more than 90 percent of construction debris is recycled or reused. 

Apr 30, 2013

Cleaning Up for Charity

Pack N Give makes it easy for NC State students to donate unwanted items to charity as they prepare to leave campus for the summer. 

Apr 1, 2013

Big Savings on Renovation Project

NC State recycled more than 72 tons of materials and saved more than $30,000 during a recent renovation thanks to teamwork and sustainable building practices. 

Apr 16, 2012

Time for Wolfpack and Give

Any member of the campus community can drop off unwanted items such as furniture and appliances at donation locations around campus beginning April 23. 

Nov 7, 2011

Clean Up at Campus Recycling Events

Here’s your chance to dispose of electronics and shred confidential papers, right on campus. Visit the Centennial Campus utility plant on Tuesday, Nov. 15, America Recycles Day. 

Aug 2, 2011

Many Happy Returns

Psst. Have we got a back-to-school deal for you. If you’re planning to replace your personal computer, here’s how to save on sales tax and help a student in need. 

Apr 13, 2011

Spring Cleaning on Campus

In the mood to clear out the clutter this spring? Take advantage of upcoming recycling events on campus. 

May 18, 2010

Pack-N-Go Benefits Haiti

There’s a new reason to feel good about shopping at the Pack-N-Go sale. Sixty percent of this year’s proceeds will go to Howl for Haiti, a campus fundraiser for disaster relief. 

Apr 16, 2010

Recognized for Recycling

NC State was named 2010 Outstanding University Program for Waste Reduction and Recycling by the Carolina Recycling Association.