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Sustainability article:
Zero Waste Commencement Goal Realized
May 24, 2010
Source: Community Partnership Update/June 2010
 The term "zero waste" was first used in the 1970s by a company that recycled chemicals by selling them to scientists, corporations and researchers. Quite a few decades have passed since the 70s and what was once old is considered new again, especially when speaking of sustainability and zero waste.
Emory held its first zero waste Commencement last month and the event was similar to the zero waste New Student Orientation held in August. The University composted food, biodegradable service ware and recycled plastic water bottles and aluminum cans.
The main components to any successful zero waste event are recycling and diversion from landfills. "The Commencement season is the culmination of this year's efforts to raise awareness about composting and recycling," said Deena Keeler who organizes campuswide recycling efforts for Emory Recycles. "We had volunteers at these events to provide information to graduates and guests about where to put their waste."
A total of 15 events during the University's Commencement celebrations were zero waste, all of which support Emory's Sustainability Initiative to achieve 65 percent waste reduction on campus.
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