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The A.S. Recycling Program is operated and funded by the students at the University of California, Santa Barbara in order to provide an efficient and lasting recycling infrastructure that adapts to the progress of technology. A.S. Recycling strives to close the loop, ending the waste cycle, by reducing consumption, reusing new materials, and most importantly, buying recycled material.
NEWS:
ASR will be hiring for the summer! Click here for more information!
Environmental Justice Fair on May 16th!
An estimate of 50 to 80 percent of all electronic waste are illegally shipped overseas to developing countries. To raise awareness about the ecological impact of electronic waste, AS Recycling is hosting our first Environmental Justice Fair. Join us and other campus organizations to address a broad scope of environmental and social justice issues, with games, trivia, and more on May 16th at the Arbor from 10AM to 2PM.
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Remember to donate when you move out this summer to GIVE and check out their website! The proceeds will go towards supporting local programs!
Monthly Compost Sale
Department of Public Worms has partnered with the IV Food Co-Operative to sell locally produced vermicompost and organic fertilizer to community gardeners.
Prices:
NON STUDENT – $1/lb vermicompost, $5/gallon worm tea
UCSB STUDENTS – $0.5/lb, $2.50/gal
Where: IV Cooperative
When: First Friday of every month (5/4, 6/1, 7/6, 8/3, 9/6)
Click here for more information about our sell!
Compost Pilot Project Up and Running
Just a reminder that UCSB is now collecting compostable material (food scraps etc.) with the newly installed composting compartments in the recycling clusters. There are three of these clusters in the Arbor, one at the UCen area, one by the Courtyard Cafe and one by the Coral Tree Cafe that have been changed to contain a “compost” bin. Some of our volunteers will be there for this first week to help you place the right items in the right bins of the berthas. For more information or clarification you can contact us via email or phone call.
Plastic Pollution Coalition
Keep this date marked on your calender. For more information on the efforts reduce plastic pollution check out our plastic pollution coalition here at UCSB. www.facebook.com
Santa Barbara residents may now place all clean plastic bags in curbside recycling bins!! For more information, visit lessismore.org
Find out how to get involved in our various campaigns!
The Compost Pilot Project (CPP) at UCSB is a pioneering initiative that will transform food waste on campus into compost in hopes of fostering a complete food to food cycle. Come to our first informational meeting to find out how to get involved with this exciting campaign!
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