Reduce Waste

Campus

• Before buying new, sort through your materials. Many supplies can be reused or recycled
• If you are disposing goods or material, know what can be reused (contact MSU Surplus) or recycled
• Use supplies wrapped with minimal packaging
• Use compact or concentrated products; or buy products that come in bulk sizes
• Take a litter-free lunch to work by using reusable containers
• "Lug a Mug!" - use a travel mug at work or at your coffee shop
• Choose products made from recycled products
• Provide filtered drinking water and reusable cups for employees
• Avoid paper packets and save waste by offering employees sugar and cream in large dispensers
• When making copies, set your machine to use both sides of paper to cut your consumption in half
• Distribute memos via email

Home

• Buy only what you need, use all that you buy
• Buy in bulk and try to eliminate excess packaging
• Take re-usable bins or canvas bags to the grocery store
• Use a composter to reduce your organic waste going to landfill
• Use cloth table napkins rather than paper napkins
• Use cloth rags and mops rather than one-time-use disposal products
• Choose quality, energy efficient products that are durable