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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:

Ink Jet Sale at 50% Off Retail Price at The A.S. Ticket Office

Just a reminder that we are now selling re-manufactured ink jet cartridges for a much lower price than new ink cartridges, 50% off the retail price! They’re cheap, reliable and on campus so there’s no need to drive anywhere. For more information or to see what ink jets we carry at the moment check out our “ink jet resale” page under our “electronic recycling” page on the side.

Compost Pilot Project Up and Running

Just a reminder that UCSB is now collecting compostable material(food scraps etc.) with the newly installed recycling clusters with composting bins. 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.

FUNGI DISCOVERED IN THE AMAZON THAT WILL EAT YOUR PLASTICS!

The fungi, Pestalotiopsis microspora, has been discovered in the amazon that eats plastic. Here’s and article on this amazing discovery. For more information, visit www.fastcoexist.com

April 2nd is “A Day Without Bag”

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

Local 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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