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> THE ZERO WASTE CHALLENGE
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> The Idea:
> Carry your trash, everything you cannot compost or recycle, with you everywhere
>for three days.
> The Goals:
> Learn where trash comes from and how much of it we each produce.
> See how little trash you can generate!
> Help us improve the Dartmouth waste system! (we'll collect your input at the
>end)!
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> ~*ZERO WASTE INFO SESSION*~
> Monday 18th: 4-5pm
> Collis 101
> Open to All. Come with questions. Get answers!
>
> ~*ZERO WASTE KICK OFF*~
> Tuesday 19th: 12-2 Collis Patio Area
> (rain location: '53 Commons)
> Please feel free to take a few additional bags to hand out to administrators,
>professors and friends. Leftover bags will be available in Robo 108.
>
> ~*ZERO WASTE COLLECTION*~
> Friday 22nd: 12-2 Collis Patio Area
> ('53 Commons, rain location)
> You did it! 3 whole days of carrying your trash! So what did you learn?
> Video record your experience with the Office of Sustainability
>
> ~*How little waste can you generate in 3 days?* ~
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> Last year, Dartmouth generated more than 3000 tons of solid waste. Of that waste,
>we recycled 26%. Much of the trash that went to the landfill was also recyclable.
> Help Dartmouth increase its recycling rate and decrease waste! Decrease your
>own carbon footprint!
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> We're doing the ZERO WASTE CHALLENGE as a part of Earth Week to raise awareness
>about Dartmouth's recycling and composting initiatives. We hope the ZERO WASTE
>CHALLENGE helps us to learn about our recycling, composting and trash behavior.
>We encourage all to participate
>
> Blitz "sustain" with questions.
>
> Sponsored by Sustainability at Dartmouth
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