Single-Use Plastics Cutlery Audit with University Sustainability and Mason Dining

 

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University Sustainability exemplifies Mason’s commitment to a just and sustainable future for all.
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Mason celebrates many sustainable programs, events, and initiatives during Campus Sustainability Month!
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VOLUNTEER

 

 

October 12 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location: Johnson Center, Fairfax Campus
Volunteer with representatives from Mason Facilities and University Sustainability to audit ongoing single-use plastics eliminations efforts in collaboration with Mason Dining on October 12 from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.. Mason has eliminated over 50% of single-use plastics & polystyrene from its operations including bottles, bags, & foodservices ware. Single-use plastics were replaced with better, more sustainable alternatives like reusables, industrially compostable items, and highly recyclable items. Register for free with the University Sustainability Volunteer Portal: https://go.gmu.edu/greenvolunteering Volunteers will support Zero Waste Mason, a goal to divert 90%+ of the university’s waste away from the trash through reductions, repurposing, composting, and recycling.

Details

Date:
October 12
Time:
11:00 am - 3:00 pm

 

GET ENGAGED. MAKE A SUSTAINABLE IMPACT.

Every action matters.
Let’s act more sustainably individually and as a Mason community to make the university even more sustainable!
Integrate the sustainability topics you care about into your day-to-day: class projects, academic courses, research, and your work at Mason.
Let’s act this Campus Sustainability Month, every day, and every month!

 

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