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Tune into the Roads to Removal Public Lecture and Symposium
The "Roads to Removal" lecture and symposium is set for February 29th and March 1st in the Dr. Vikram and Priya Lakireddy Ballroom located in the Conference Center at UC Merced. It will examine the research and opportunities identified in the report "Roads to Removal: Options for Carbon Dioxide Removal in the United States....
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Waste

UC Merced champions its Triple Zero commitment, which includes producing zero net waste by 2020. By minimizing waste, UC Merced protects natural resources, saves energy, reduces waste and reduces greenhouse gas emissions.

UC Merced ranks among leading North American institutions with an upper-campus waste-diversion rate of 80 percent in 2016. The university is continually expanding its efforts to reduce waste and foster innovative solutions.

Sustainability Innovations

  • The university offers compostable utensils in the Dining Commons, and discounts for drinks with the use of reusable mugs/cups at the Lantern Café.
  • UC Merced implemented a Waste Sorting Line that incorporates a group of 16 students, all of whom collect, recycle and compost landfill waste.

Additional Resources

Visit the Recycling website for more information.