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Trains and Handkerchiefs
Luckily the guy behind me didn't have any complaints about my bag... Since today is the last day of Mass Car-Free Week, my fellow commuter rail travelers got a special peek at my Zero-Waste Challenge...
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Green Gifts Guide
This holiday season, when considering what to give your loved ones, why not show some appreciation for the planet as well? With the growing popularity of green gifts, you’re sure to find something for...
View ArticleIntroducing: The Trash Buddy Program
Tufts is joining a rapidly growing number of colleges and universities in adopting a proven new office waste management program for faculty and staff that we’re calling the “trash buddy” initiative....
View ArticleWaste Diversion Manager, UCSD (San Diego, CA)
The Waste Diversion Manager will draft and implement a campus plan for accomplishing diversion of solid waste from landfill according to UC Office of the President requirements and taking into account...
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4 Quick Tips to Keep Your Dorm Room Green During Spring Break
Spring break is finally upon us, and many of us can’t wait to head out for some much needed R&R. But whether you’re heading home, hitting the beach somewhere warmer, taking a road trip or going off...
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Zero Waste Week is Back!
How much waste do YOU produce? Take the Zero Waste Challenge from April 15th-22nd to learn about your own habits, reduce your personal trash output, and compete with other participants! Then bring...
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3 Videos to Watch in Under 90 Seconds
We compiled a short list of the quickest, snappiest videos on our YouTube Channel. Enjoy! 1. Meet Tony’s new friend. 2. Scroll through our snazzy, digitized progress report on Tumblr! 3. There...
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Reusable Plates of Boston
President Monaco hosted the second of three President’s Picnics on Monday, June 13th, at the Boston Campus. The annual Picnics bring together staff and faculty on each of Tufts’ campuses to celebrate...
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Reusable Plates of Grafton
The final President’s Picnic of 2016 was held in Grafton on Wednesday, June 15th, a lovely and sunny conclusion to the annual year-end event series. Drinks and condiments were served in bulk, which cut...
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Freecycle to the Rescue!
So a few days ago, the microwave in our office broke. *This is a dramatic reenactment using an image from the interwebs and NOT what actually happened to our microwave. Naturally we were all pretty...
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Recycling Interns Launch Apartment Composting Program
Tufts students on the Medford campus have been composting in their dorms for several years through the Eco-Reps program. But until last year, unstaffed dorms – that is, dorms without Residential...
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Grafton Campus Celebrates First-Ever Zero Waste Week
In April, the Grafton campus celebrated Zero Waste Week for the first time ever, joining Medford in challenging the Tufts community to recognize one’s personal footprint and reduce it. About 30 people...
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Recycling at Tufts is about to get easier…
Today is America Recycles Day! To celebrate, Facilities Services and the Office of Sustainability are excited to announce the introduction of mixed recycling (single stream recycling) at the Tufts...
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New Year, New Lid! Campus recycling is now mixed!
Have you noticed anything different about your favorite campus waste station? Recycling at the Medford/Somerville campus is now mixed! Boston and Grafton will make the switch in Summer 2017. Recycling...
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Screening: A Plastic Ocean (March 2nd, Boston, MA)
A Plastic Ocean explores the impact of plastic pollution on ocean ecosystems and human health. Where: Regal Fenway Stadium 13 & RPX — 201 Brookline Ave, Boston (Fenway or Kenmore T stop) When:...
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Medford/Somerville Waste Station Checklist
Recently, you may have noticed some big changes in recycling on the Medford and Somerville campuses: all recycling is now mixed, meaning there are now only types two bins at waste stations across...
View ArticleRecycling & Waste Reduction Co-Op, Tufts Office of Sustainability (Medford, MA)
Working for the Tufts Office of Sustainability in collaboration with Facilities Services – Campus Services, the Recycling & Waste Reduction Co-op student would be responsible for helping Tufts...
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2018 Tufts Move-Out Recap
Summer has officially begun, all of the students leaving Medford for the summer have moved out, and we can finally stop posting all over our social media about Move-Out 2018! Thank you so much to...
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