Green Resources

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Learn how to recycle on campus, and find out what UCSD is doing — and what you can do — to conserve energy and promote sustainability.

In the right place? Also see Sustainability 2.0 to learn how UC San Diego collaborates with communities, governments, and businesses near and far to become one of the greenest universities in the nation.

Recycling resources

How to Recycle at UCSD: Learn how to recycle batteries, building materials, electronic devices, mixed paper, toner cartridges, and more.

Recycling and Waste Management: With its goal of becoming a zero waste campus by 2020, UC San Diego manages a comprehensive waste diversion and recycling program. Learn how recycling and managing waste conserves natural resources and how you can help.

List of Recyclables: See a list of materials that UCSD recycles.

Energy management and conservation

Energy Management: Learn how UCSD generates and manages electricity and heat, making it less reliant on commercial utility providers and reducing pollution.

Energy Conservation: What Facilities Management Is Doing: Learn how Facilities Management implements energy-saving methods to improve efficiency and decrease costs.

You Can Help Promote Sustainability: Learn how you can help conserve energy and resources at home and at work.

Buying Energy-Efficient Equipment: See a list of campus contacts for buying energy-efficient equipment.

Energy-Saving Settings for Personal Computers: Help UCSD conserve energy and reduce costs by using energy-saving features when away from your desk and shutting down your computer when you leave for the day.

Sustainable Vehicle Use and Maintenance: UCSD is reducing its reliance on conventional, gas-powered vehicles and using new technology to reduce waste and vehicle emissions.

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