Recycling & Waste
At Penn, we like to recycle, reuse, and repeat. Single-stream recycling is the Penn standard, with specialty recycling programs positioned across campus. Our recycling and waste initiatives focus on holistic minimization and diversion.
Recycling & Waste
At Penn, we like to recycle, reuse, and repeat. Single-stream recycling is the Penn standard, with specialty recycling programs positioned across campus. Our recycling and waste initiatives focus on holistic minimization and diversion.
Penn’s 2009 Climate Action Plan paved the way for significant waste diversion progress. Today, innovative and effective solutions continue to come from Penn’s Environmental Sustainability Advisory Committee’s (ESAC) Waste and Recycling Subcommittee.
Penn also implements recycling programs like Green2Go and PennMoves, helping limit disposable items headed to the landfill. Regular waste and recycling audits continue to identify trends and find new ways to ensure a clean future.
Our Progress
31,500
22.8%
171,000
Move In Green at Penn
As part of the Move In Green program, Penn students help to instill a culture of environmental advocacy from the very first day on campus.
Resources
Green Labs Guide
Lab staff can use this resource to reduce the environmental impact of lab spaces.
Water Bottle Filler Standards Guide
Determine which water bottle filler best suits you and your space's needs.
Water Bottle Refill Stations Map
Penn is committed to reducing single-use plastic waste and promoting healthier hydration habits among students, staff, faculty, and visitors. This map can help you find a free water bottle refilling station anywhere on campus.
Partners
Meet the innovative partners of Penn’s Recycling & Waste Initiatives who turn waste into opportunity, supporting an eco-friendly future.
