Campus Race to Zero Waste

Each spring, Lafayette College participates in Campus Race to Zero Waste, a national competition to reduce waste and increase recycling on college campuses. In 2023, the 8-week challenge runs from January 29-March 25.

Do your part by recycling properly on campus and practicing waste minimization strategies (we highly encourage you to do them all year long!):

Learn the recycling rules at Lafayette
Use a reusable water bottle at the refill stations around campus instead of plastic bottled water
Take food to go from Upper or Marquis through the Reusable Clamshell Program
Bring your own mug to Skillman, Gilberts, Wawa and Mojo
Bring your own reusable cutlery, straw, and tote bag when you go out
Recycle at the Reverse Vending Machine in Farinon
Buy in bulk rather than singular, individually packaged items
Meet your Eco Rep on your hall and reach out with any questions you might have. Register to become an Eco Rep here!

Students, faculty and staff are invited to participate in events on campus focused on waste and recycling, such as Game Day Basketball, the Reverse Vending Machine Competition, and more!

Thrift Store Book Sale

January 24, 4-7pm, Pardee Basement

Game Day Basketball Challenge

February 1, 7pm vs. Navy, Kirby Sport Center

Reverse Vending Machine Competition

February 27-March 10, Farinon Student Center

Sustainability Campus Master Plan Meeting

February 23, 12-1pm, RISC 104

Conservation Career Conversations

March 6, 12:15-1:15pm, RISC 360

Sustainability Community Meeting

March 7, 12-1pm, Marlo Room

Recycling on Campus

Questions about how to recycle on campus? Visit our waste and recycling page to learn what goes in which bin. When in doubt, throw it out!

2022 Champs

In Lafayette's first year participating in Game Day Football we came out on top, winning in the category of Food Organics Per Capita with the integration of composting at the game.