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In order to effectively participate in a campaign it is important to educate yourself about the issue and the work being done to address it. Take the time to read the resource(s) of your choosing provided in the resource bank on the right to learn more about the importance of recycling and waste reduction to determine how best you can help to make an impact in this important work to reduce waste.
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Rowan Lambert
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I learned about Campus Race to Zero Waste (CR2ZW) competition and the importance of waste reduction and recycling.
Select the resource(s) you utilized to learn about RecycleMania and the importance of recycling and waste reduction.
Stemming the Tide: Taking Action on Campus Against Plastic Pollution , Learn from your peers – review campus case studies, PowerPoint presentations, activity spotlights
Do -
Now that you’ve become educated about RecycleMania and consumption and waste reduction, you can get to work and choose an action that you can take to help the cause! Be sure to be realistic in the level of impact that you’re able to take at this point and think through the resources you will need to help you accomplish your goal
Which action(s) did you take to participate in CR2ZW?
Made sure your campus is registered for the CR2ZW competition, Other, Helped organize Internal Dorm or Building Competition , Helped gather campus metrics for competition participation (weighing waste, dumpster inspections, putting out bins, etc)
If you selected Other, please describe the action you took.
I trained individuals on campus who applied for our recycling program how to properly recycle via a 15 minute presentation.
Communicate -
Remember the phrase, "If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
Which method(s) did you use to communicate about the the Campus Race to Zero Waste and the action(s) you took?
Hosted a coffee break or in-person gathering to share the success of your project and how others can get involved, Communicated with campus groups and encouraged them to get involved in CR2ZW efforts
Sustain -
So by now you’ve taken the time to learn about the issue, determined what action you could take to help make an impact, and communicated to others. Now it’s time to reflect on the lessons you learned through this experience and figure out what you can to do help sustain your efforts beyond your initial action.
Which action(s) did you to take to help sustain your efforts on this campaign?
Worked with campus staff or administration to build off of this year’s participation in CR2ZW and ensure participation in future competitions, Other
If you selected Other, please describe the action you took.
The Office of Research puts out a flyer in the weekly newsletter promoting our recycling initiative on campus.

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Date Added: Mar 22, 2023
Date Last Modified: Apr 10, 2023