Campus Race to Zero Waste (formerly, Recyclemania) is an 8-week national waste diversion and recycling competition against colleges and universities to promote waste reduction activities in campus communities. This year, the competition runs from February 2nd - March 29th.
Events & Campaigns
Throughout the competition the Office of Sustainability, in collaboration with other organizations and departments, will be holding interactive, virtual events and running various campaigns for all students, faculty, and staff to participate in. The full list and calendar of events will be outlined below soon.
Events
Date/Time: February 4th, 2025 from 11am - 2pm (Kick-Off Event)
Location: FML Lobby
Additional info: Every year The Center for Gender Equity and the Office of Sustainability offer free menstrual cups, discs, and period underwear to interested students (undergrad and grad) during Campus Race to Zero Waste! Sign up for your free product and learn more here!
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED!
Date/Time: February 13th, 2025 from 5 - 6pm
Location: FML 4th Floor Tabling
Additional info: Hosted by the Eco-Reps, students can bring in plastic bags or other small, recyclable plastic items and exchange them for fun Valentine-themed goodies like stickers or candy! Learn more here!
Date/Time: February 17th - 21st, 2025 from 9am - 5pm
Location: Packer House
Additional info: Graduate Student Life (GLO) is hosting a Toy Drive to provide gently used toys, puzzles, and board games for the children of graduate student families aged 0-12.
After the collection period, GLO will organize the donations by age group and plan a date for all graduate student families to come to Saucon Village to select toys for their little ones.
We’re excited to offer fun, educational, and engaging toys for kids, all while creating a supportive and caring atmosphere that brings our graduate students and their families even closer to the Lehigh community! Learn more here!
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED!
Date/Time: February 20th, 2025 from 5 - 6pm
Location: STEPS 101
Additional info: Hosted by the Eco-Reps, students can turn recyclable materials (like glass jars, cans) into something useful, like plant holders or tote bags. Keep it simple with easy-to-find supplies! Learn more here!
Date/Time: February 24th - March 7th, 2025
Location: Dorms
Additional info: Hosted by the Eco-Reps in collaboration with the Swap Shop and Community Service Office (CSO). Students can donate school supplies and gently used clothing! Learn more here!
- In 2021, Lehigh was named the winner of the Waste Minimization Case Study Category, making the Eco Container Program a national award-winning program. View the case study.
