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Mixed recyclable goods sorted by plastic type

It has been a year since China’s “Green Wall” took effect. If you've been struggling to understand the impact of recycling changes, take a look at this helpful summary of the impact on recycling rules in our community and across the U.S.

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Cornell’s Procurement and Payment Services is advancing the capacity for users on campus and central administrators to track sustainable purchases from different types of organizations.  The new tracking efforts will help demonstrate the percentage of funds spent supporting sustainable business.

recycling poster summarizing new rules

Only #1, #2, #5 plastics can be recycled on campus. Share these posters to spread the word.

Biochar

Cornell Chronicle | Blaine Friedlander, May 17, 2018

Cornell scientists will explore turning trash into treasure as Cornell’s new pyrolysis kiln – the largest research kiln of its kind at a U.S. university – will help scientists explore the potential for carbon-negative energy production, producing new biomaterials and creating Earth-friendly biochar.

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Enjoy fresh farm food while helping out your local farmers!

RecycleMania Tournament

Cornell Campus Sustainability Office | April 22, 2018

RecycleMania 2018 was a huge success!

SNRC

Cornell Campus Sustainability Office | Spring 2018

Drop off your snack wrappers, toothbrushes, and more for recycling!

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Cornell Daily Sun | Maryam Zafar, February 2, 2018
Cornell will “go green” for the eighth year in a row during RecycleMania.

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Cornell Campus Sustainability Office | Fall 2018

Sustainability Life Recipe Series

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Cornell Campus Sustainability Office | Summer 2018

Sustainability Life Recipe Series