Our fall Freecycle dates are official! Bring your reusable goods and browse items that others have brought. This popular event promotes reuse and functions like a yard sale, except everything is free. Here is how it works: Donate items you no longer need by dropping them off directly at the Freecycle. Pick up something new-to-you […]
Interested in where Harvard's recycling ends up? Join us for a tour of a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF), our recyclables' first stop on their journey to be processed into new materials! Get a firsthand look at the processes that separate paper, cardboard, plastic, glass, and metal items. You'll hear why certain contaminants are worse than others, and get to see the MRF's latest robotic sorting technologies!
The tour will be held Monday, October 21st from 10am - 12pm (includes travel time). Transportation will be provided from Harvard Square; further details provided on registration confirmation.
The tour is open to Harvard students, staff, and faculty. Advance registration is required. Space is very limited, so sign up now if you are interested! We expect spaces to fill quickly.
As part of the Food Literacy Project Speaker Series, hear from Harvard's waste experts on the basics of recycling, composting, and reusing on campus! You'll hear what belongs in each waste stream, and how recycling and compost are processed after they leave campus. Learn about waste stewardship efforts at Harvard, and how to get involved with waste reduction projects. This event is open to all Harvard ID holders. Registration is encouraged, as seating is limited. Sign up in advance!