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



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October 12, 2023 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Volunteer shifts will be held from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

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 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.

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.

Register for free with the University Sustainability Volunteer Portal: https://go.gmu.edu/greenvolunteering

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.

Details

Date:
October 12, 2023
Time:
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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Venue

Johnson Center, Fairfax Campus

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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