Move-out at BU, a Waste Reduction Game of Tetris
Imagine for a second that every person in a small city moves out of their homes and apartments all within a couple of days—and after everyone has moved out, all of those beds are filled by new people.
BU Hockey Goes Zero Waste
On November 8th and 9th, Boston University and UMass Lowell came together to promote sustainability with their hockey fans.
WCVB News Channel 5: Mass. university continues to clean up its act for ‘Allston Christmas’
“Allston Christmas — a time of year when apartment leases turn over, “Storrow-ings” skyrocket, and curbside deals can be found around every corner. To learn more view the full report on the WCVB website.
WASTE DIVE: How Boston University manages the disposal chaos of move-out season
“One the largest universities in Massachusetts diverted an estimated 113 tons of material from disposal as students left in May.” To read more of this article in Waste Dive from August 28, 2024, click here.
Eco-Friendly College Life: How to Move In and Live Sustainably
Boston University Sustainability has some tips for pulling off an eco-friendly Move-in. Read more of this blog from BU Sustainability Intern Sophia Doiron (COM ’25) in BU Today.
Goodwill, Not Landfill Reaches Record Numbers in 2024
This year was a record-breaking year for Boston University’s nation-leading Goodwill, Not Landfill, donation and recycling program.
Pledge With Purpose: A Call to Action for a Zero Waste Campus at Boston University
As we stand at the crossroads of environmental stewardship and community engagement, a transformative movement is underway at Boston University.
Your Guide to Demystifying Recycling at BU
You may wonder, “Why does this item with a recycling symbol not go into the recycling bin?” Or “I didn’t realize this could be recycled.” It can be confusing, but we are here to help demystify recycling and help you better sort your waste.
Reusing at BU – our community takes action to make old new
When you are at home or in your office, you probably recycle and may even think about how you can reduce your waste. But have you thought about the other “R”: Reuse! Here at BU, we have buildings that reuse energy, students that launch startups that help us reuse food, and organizations that engage with […]
Meet Sarah Healey and learn how she makes recycling happen
What do you do at BU Sustainability, and what brought you here to BU? I am the Zero Waste Manager here at BU. My job is to implement and manage the Zero Waste Plan, which is to have a Zero Waste campus by 2030. My day-to-day responsibilities include managing vendors, such as our trash and […]