Resource Recovery at UT-Austin

2024-2025: ZWBS starts up ♻️📋🏙️

This week, we’re highlighting the 2024–2025 cohort of the Resource Recovery Internship Program! This was the year the UT Campus Computer Store became an official e-waste collection location as well as launching the Zero Waste Building System at the Moody College

The program updates the indoor waste bin system for the future by matching waste bin needs to building space use and centralizing waste stations. Custodial Services estimates a 30% reduction in bags per month in pilot buildings, clearer hallways, and improved staff workloading.

As part of our 10-year celebration, we’re sharing the milestones and stories from each cohort to show the impact more than 350 interns have made on campus and the value of the experience for them. Celebrate with us!

2020-2021: Sorting made easier than ever 🔀🍳😌

This week, we’re highlighting the 2020–2021 cohort of the Resource Recovery Internship Program! This was the year we made it even easier for our campus community to sort waste correctly — launching our sorting database, rolling out newly updated and standardized signage across campus, and introducing the ZWEco Supply Store to support zero waste events and workplaces.

As part of our 10-year celebration, we’re sharing the milestones and stories from each cohort to show the impact more than 350 interns have made on campus and the value of the experience for them. Celebrate with us!