Campus assessments and audits

Since 2018, the Office of Campus Sustainability has been working closely with Green Living Science to improve campus wide recycling and make it more accessible to all university stakeholders. Assessments of various campus buildings have been conducted to recognize recycling, educational, and sustainability needs. During the assessments, we have increased the amount of signage, relocated and increased the number of recycle bins found around campus, and created recycling stations to make the process of separating recyclable materials and waste materials easier. The ultimate goal is to increase campus participation in waste reduction and incentivize the reduction of any consumption of single-use materials. This is being achieved by providing the necessary education, training and communication to all parties on campus and hosting events open to everyone on and around campus. 

Our office has been actively working to give students fundamental recycling resources and education through campaigning in the Student Center, offering programs through the Green Warriors, and increasing our signage across campus. By improving our processes of reporting and auditing of the university's recycling program, we have been able to increase awareness of the need to reduce both campus-wide and personal waste. Through this program and student involvement, we will be able to enhance campus recycling initiatives and make Wayne State University a more sustainable community.