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👻☕️TABLING WEDNESDAY 10/28 — FREE HOT CHOCOLATE ☕️ 👻Craving a warm drink as fall comes into full swing? Stop by our tabl...
10/23/2026

👻☕️TABLING WEDNESDAY 10/28 — FREE HOT CHOCOLATE ☕️ 👻

Craving a warm drink as fall comes into full swing? Stop by our table next Wednesday 10/28 (we’ll be right next to UT Farmstand) to get some free hot chocolate and learn more about how you can be sustainable while sipping on some of your favorite drinks! Feel free to bring your mugs or reusable cup of choice or use one of our compostable cups provided at the table! Want a shout out for being sustainable? Take a pic at our table or at any of the locations listed on this post and tag us to show your fellow Longhorns an easy way to be Zero Waste (plus, you get a freebie!)

Introducing... The Social Media and Outreach Team!📸🫂🌟Meet the newest faces running our social media and outreach departm...
10/12/2026

Introducing... The Social Media and Outreach Team!
📸🫂🌟

Meet the newest faces running our social media and outreach departments! You’ll probably see us out and about on campus! Our goal is to educate students on the many ways they can be sustainable, both on and off campus, and to highlight the amazing work our intern project teams are doing behind the scenes!

Applications Are Now Open! 🏁🏃‍♂️💨Join the 2026-2027 UT Resource Recovery team and help build a more zero waste campus th...
07/08/2026

Applications Are Now Open! 🏁🏃‍♂️💨

Join the 2026-2027 UT Resource Recovery team and help build a more zero waste campus this fall!

We’re hiring for:
♻️ Zero Waste Intern (Zero Waste Quality Control, Zero Waste Implementation & Engagement, or Social Media & Outreach - apply separately for Social Media & Outreach)
🏪 Surplus Reuse Store Intern (apply separately for the Thursday and/or Saturday position)
💻 Surplus Online Auction Intern

Applications are open to all 2026-2027 UT students.
Apply through the link in our bio!

From our first cohort to today, thank you for 10 years of impact🔟💥Ten weeks ago, we kicked off a celebration of 10 years...
06/12/2026

From our first cohort to today, thank you for 10 years of impact🔟💥

Ten weeks ago, we kicked off a celebration of 10 years of the Resource Recovery Internship Program. Since then, we’ve looked back on each cohort, shared stories from past and current interns, and highlighted the faculty, staff, and student leaders who have helped lead zero waste progress into what it is today.

This vast community of past & present interns has advanced waste reduction, surplus reuse, composting, recycling, and countless other initiatives across campus. Their work has left a lasting impact on UT Austin, helping shape a zero waste culture.

As we close out this campaign, we’re filled with gratitude for every intern, supervisor, campus partner, and champion who has contributed to the program’s success over the past decade. While we’re celebrating ten years of impact, we’re even more excited about what’s ahead.

As Bridget Blizzard shared, “The Resource Recovery Internship Program has empowered students to become leaders, problem-solvers, and advocates for sustainability. The impact of these students extends far beyond their time on campus, and I am excited to see how the next generation of interns will continue to shape a more sustainable future.”

Join us on our journey to the next 10 years!

From our first cohort to today, thank you for 10 years of impact💥🔟Ten weeks ago, we kicked off a celebration of 10 years...
06/12/2026

From our first cohort to today, thank you for 10 years of impact💥🔟

Ten weeks ago, we kicked off a celebration of 10 years of the Resource Recovery Internship Program. Since then, we’ve looked back on each cohort, shared stories from past and current interns, and highlighted the faculty, staff, and student leaders who have helped lead zero waste progress into what it is today.

This vast community of past & present interns has advanced waste reduction, surplus reuse, composting, recycling, and countless other initiatives across campus. Their work has left a lasting impact on UT Austin, helping shape a zero waste culture.

As we close out this campaign, we’re filled with gratitude for every intern, supervisor, campus partner, and champion who has contributed to the program’s success over the past decade. While we’re celebrating ten years of impact, we’re even more excited about what’s ahead.

As Bridget Blizzard shared, “The Resource Recovery Internship Program has empowered students to become leaders, problem-solvers, and advocates for sustainability. The impact of these students extends far beyond their time on campus, and I am excited to see how the next generation of interns will continue to shape a more sustainable future.”

Join us on our journey to the next 10 years!

2025-2026: All time high for ⬆️🏆This was a big year for the team, with students helping expand the Zero Waste Building ...
06/05/2026

2025-2026: All time high for ⬆️🏆

This was a big year for the team, with students helping expand the Zero Waste Building System to ETC and supporting the launch of UT Free Food. The UT Surplus Reuse Store had a record number of goods sold in May, at 61,391 pounds.

Most importantly, we want to give a huge shoutout to our graduating seniors. Thank you for your hard work, leadership, and dedication to advancing waste reduction and sustainability efforts across campus.

2024-2025: ZWBS starts up ♻️📋🏙️This week, we’re highlighting the 2024–2025 cohort of the Resource Recovery Internship Pr...
05/22/2026

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!

2023-2024: Did you know you can compost your pizza boxes? 🍕💥This week, we’re highlighting the 2023–2024 cohort of the Re...
05/15/2026

2023-2024: Did you know you can compost your pizza boxes? 🍕💥

This week, we’re highlighting the 2023–2024 cohort of the Resource Recovery Internship Program! This was the year students helped expand campus composting efforts through the pizza box composting pilot and by providing free shredded paper compost bags to faculty and staff. Stay tuned for BIG updates on pizza box composting, and reach out if you’re interested in starting shredded paper composting in your office!

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!

2022-2023: Paper Towels Only ✅This week, we’re highlighting the 2022–2023 cohort of the Resource Recovery Internship Pro...
05/08/2026

2022-2023: Paper Towels Only ✅

This week, we’re highlighting the 2022–2023 cohort of the Resource Recovery Internship Program! This was the year our paper towel compost program was fully rolled out on campus. This is valuable because paper towels make up on average 10% by weight of waste leaving buildings and play an important role in the composting process by helping balance pH levels. Please be mindful about what you put into restroom bins, as only paper towels can go in.

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!

Notice any changes to the ETC? ♻️ 🔬We have just added one more building to our Zero Waste Building System! Over the cour...
05/05/2026

Notice any changes to the ETC? ♻️ 🔬

We have just added one more building to our Zero Waste Building System! Over the course of two weeks, we optimized waste allocation by adding mini landfill cans to deskside recycling bins, which can be transported to central stations throughout the building! Longhorns are adapting to the future, with increased access to recycling and more efficient, convenient sorting!

Stay tuned for our next project, and reach out with any questions on the new waste collection

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