Zero Waste

Congratulations! You have just taken the first step toward Appalachian's zero waste commitment.

Through thoughtful purchasing decisions, reducing consumption and increasing recycling we can drastically reduce what we send to the landfill.

Our dedication to zero waste will:

• Reduce the university's impact on the environment
• Increase awareness of personal waste stream
• Reduce unnecessary and wasteful purchasing
• Increase recycling revenues while reducing landfill fees
• Increase effectiveness of waste handling and housekeeping processes
• Educate our students and community members in environmental stewardship.

Thanks for thinking zero waste!

News

We need your help! Volunteer for Don't Throw It Away!

Don't Throw It Away is a student created and run program designed to reduce the waste produced by Appalachian students during the end-of-year move out that has been in effect for 12 years.

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Information Technology Services Print Management Solution

We the Appalachian State University Sustainability Council do hereby proclaim our support for Information Technology Services...

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A Message From The Chancellor

Appalachian has taken a leadership role throughout The University of North Carolina, the local community, the region and beyond in promoting and implementing successful sustainability practices, and I am extremely proud of these efforts.

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Appalachian begins "zero waste" commitment

A "zero waste" commitment has begun at Appalachian State University with the goal of diverting 90 percent of all waste from landfill disposal by 2022. 

The university currently diverts 40 percent of its waste annually from a landfill by recycling, reducing and composting.

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