Embracing the Zero Waste Program at California State University, Los Angeles
California State University, Los Angeles is committed to achieving zero waste by repurposing bins, piloting Bigbelly stations, and expanding composting efforts. The Zero Waste Program aims to minimize landfill waste by recycling and composting valuable resources, guided by ethical and sustainable principles. Through initiatives mandated by state laws and sustainability policies, the university is moving towards a greener, more eco-friendly campus environment, engaging the campus community in sustainable practices.
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Zero What? Zero Waste aims to minimize the amount of materials sent to our landfills by capturing valuable resources that can be recycled or composted. According to the Zero Waste International Alliance: Zero Waste is a goal that is ethical, economical, efficient and visionary, to guide people in changing their lifestyles and practices to emulate sustainable natural cycles, where all discarded materials are designed to become resources for others to use. Zero Waste means designing and managing products and processes to systematically avoid and eliminate the volume and toxicity of waste and materials, conserve and recover all resources, and not burn or bury them. Implementing Zero Waste will eliminate all discharges to land, water or air that are a threat to planetary, human, animal or plant health.
but Why? CSU Sustainability Policy: Mandates 80% diversion by 2020 and move toward Zero Waste State Law: AB341, AB 1826 and SB 1383 require recycling and organic waste disposal Second Nature Climate Commitment: Reducing landfill emissions moves us closer to 2045 climate neutrality goal Educational Mission: Opportunity to engage our campus community in sustainability
1. Repurpose Current Bins: Remove old stations and pair black and grey bins together 2. Pilot Bigbelly Stations: Install 8 Double Stations around Golden Eagle and Student Union 3. Expand Bigbelly Roll-out: Increase # of Double Stations Add Triple Stations for compost
Some Next Steps Add compost bins in interior spaces Zero Waste Stations in Common Areas/Breakrooms Zero Waste Stations for Special Events
Brad Haydel Energy & Sustainability Manager Facilities, Planning, Design and Construction California State University, Los Angeles 5151 State University Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90032 Phone 323.343.5782 Email bhaydel@calstatela.ed u Web calstatela.edu
