Environmental Affairs

Sustainability, climate action, and green initiatives. Building a more sustainable Carolina through food waste reduction, campus cleanups, and environmental education.

Environmental Overview

Initiatives

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Policy Areas

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Launch Sustain Carolina Week

Create a campus-wide celebration uniting student organizations, academic departments, and community partners. Feature zero-waste challenges, sustainable fashion pop-ups, faculty panels, and outdoor service projects like litter cleanups.

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Pilot "Too Good To Go" Dining Model

Partner with Carolina Dining Services to redistribute surplus dining hall meals through a low-cost or free student access platform. Reduce food waste while addressing food insecurity—a key intersection of sustainability and equity.

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Adopt-a-Space & Campus Trash Pickup Day

Empower student organizations, residence halls, and RAs to adopt designated campus spaces and maintain them through regular cleanup events. Monthly Campus Cleanup Days offer service hours and team-building opportunities.

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Expand Composting and Plate-Clearing Stations

Expand composting infrastructure across campus, particularly in dining halls. Collaborate with Carolina Dining and Facilities to install more compost bins and plate-clearing systems with educational signage and student ambassadors.

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Establish a Move-Out Donation Shop

Create a Carolina Thrift-style Move-Out Donation Shop operated semiannually to collect, sort, and resell or donate discarded items. Reduce landfill waste, promote reuse, and support affordability for students needing inexpensive supplies.

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Recent Updates

EVENT

Sustain Carolina Week Coming

2026-01-23

Mark your calendars for March 3-7! Zero-waste challenges, pop-ups, and service projects.

UPDATE

Too Good To Go Pilot Starts

2026-01-16

Get discounted end-of-service meals at Lenoir and Chase. Download the app to participate.

EVENT

Adopt-a-Space Registration Open

2026-01-09

Student orgs can now register to adopt campus spaces for regular cleanup events.