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We assist in facilitating two signature sustainability programs. One is Do it in the Dark, which is a two-week energy conservation competition. The other is Campus Race to Zero Waste, an international waste reduction and recycling competition for colleges and universities. The intent of these programs is to raise awareness and assist the community in creating sustainable habits for on-campus and beyond!

Whenever possible we purchase local, seasonal, and responsibly raised, grown and sourced products whenever possible. UCS firmly believes responsible sourcing has a direct impact on local and global economies, health and wellness and the environment. With every purchase, we engage suppliers and partners to source environmentally and socially responsible products.

We minimize waste by reducing, reusing, and recycling. We strive to minimize our carbon footprint through waste reduction efforts. Across operations, we have practices from initial purchase to final waste disposal that decrease the overall cost of waste both environmentally and financially.

Learn more about the Reusable To-Go Program

Kent State has partnered with InSinkErator® through the implementation of Grind2Energy®, an organics recovery process that converts food waste to renewable energy. This forward-thinking approach allows us to significantly decrease our impact on the environment while creating renewable energy for the communities we serve.

Learn more about Grind2Energy at Kent State

We implement practices to conserve natural resources and ensure operational efficiencies. Fueled by the understanding that day-to-day actions have an impact, we work closely with the clients to conserve energy and water.

We do our best to ensure our transportation programs reduce fuel usage and emissions. Transportation provides a vital circulation system that enables delivery of the highest quality product and services. With a vehicle fleet of thousands, it’s essential to minimize the use of fossil fuels and the generation of emissions.