UCLA Zero Waste Campaign

What do the 5 R’s of zero waste look like in your kitchen?
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This week is Fashion Revolution week! Ever wonder what you can do with used clothes instead of throwing them out? Here are some ideas for you!

-source: https://edgexpo.com/fashion-industry-waste-statistics/

Save the date! Next week is waste awareness week, and there will be lots of events throughout the week to look forward to! Link in bio to register.

If you’re in Westwood, be sure to check out the Farmers Market on Thursdays! Our community compost hub with is open and ready for business! Simply collect your compost over the course of a week and stop by from 12-5 on Thursdays! @ Westwood Village Farmers’ Market

Are you thinking about how to celebrate your loved ones this Valentine’s Day? We are taking over the E3 general meeting next week to bake homemade cookies and talk about how to make your valentine’s day as low waste as possible. Hope to see you there!

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This week we’re focusing on upcycling, starting with seasoning containers! After serving their initial purpose they can be refilled with seasoning, dry shampoo, or serve as the perfect home for plant propagation.
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Clean your seasoning container and fill it with water. Add your plant cutting and place it in moderate to indirect light. Replace the water every few days and watch for root growth. When roots reach about 1 inch plant your cutting in soil and enjoy your new houseplant! Some herbs, including basil and mint, can even grow in water full time!

Check out these simple ways to limit waste while continuing to support your favorite local restaurants!

Looking to grocery shop more sustainably? We’ve got some tips!
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Check out your local Farmer’s Market! The Westwood Village Farmer’s Market is open every Thursday 12-5. You’ll be supporting local farmers, limiting carbon emissions by buying local, and reducing waste.
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If shopping at a grocery store, load groceries straight into your cart and skip the bags at checkout. You can load your items into your own bags outside or at your car. If you (understandably) can’t avoid plastic or paper bags get creative with them. Plastic bags can pick up pet waste or line trash bins. Paper bags can collect compost or be used as gift wrap.
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Do your best to upcycle recyclables like glass jars. Many recycling centers around Los Angeles have been operating in a limited capacity for the past few weeks. As they slowly start to increase intake, it’s exceedingly important to thoroughly clean recyclables.

This is the last day of Waste Awareness Week and the focus is Zero Waste! Today we’re focusing on recycling and diving into its downfalls.
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We’ve loved making and sharing these infographics with you this week and we would love to receive some feedback. Check out https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1WC2zpc1bqQaBe7ePuRkdeEGeSFEm71y5xM7MaTJLfIg/viewform?edit_requested=true to take a short survey and be entered to win one of four gift cards. Thank you so much for all of your support and don’t forget to follow Renewable Energy Association at UCLA, Environmental Student Network, and UCLA SWC EARTH!

Happy belated day 4 of Waste Awareness Week! Yesterday's focus was fast fashion. Check out our zero waste guides on closet clean outs and mending clothes.

Happy day 3 of Waste Awareness Week! Today’s focus is “Food Waste” and we’re helping you to compost.
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If you don’t have room for a compost pile you can try a rotating compost bin, vermi compost, or a freezer compost. You can find drop offs on campus, at farmer’s markets, Whole Foods, community gardens, and more.
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Be sure to check out Renewable Energy Association at UCLA, Environmental Student Network, and UCLA SWC EARTH for more resources!