As a Tulanian, you have many options to reduce your waste.
In response to a student-led initiative to reduce waste on our campuses, a charge of $0.15 for single-use bags at all Tulane University dining and bookstore locations was started in 2019. This program aims to encourage customers to consider how daily actions impact Tulane’s environmental footprint and to minimize unnecessary waste from single-use bags. Revenue collected from this charge goes towards university sustainability initiatives. Bring your own reusable bag or opt not to use a bag.
Tulane Trash to Treasure is a student-led waste reduction initiative at Tulane University. Each spring student volunteers collect unwanted dorm items from students and sell them back at the beginning of Fall Semester at 70-90% off store prices. Proceeds then go to local non-profit organizations. For more information on Trash to Treasure’s donation collection, volunteer opportunities, and sale dates, visit their Facebook page.
Get involved with the Office of Sustainability’s student-led waste reduction group. The waste warriors work on policy change, educational campaigns, and events centered on reducing and reusing Tulane’s campus waste. To join, email recycle@tulane.edu.