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1. newsroom.lmu.edu › administrative › lmu-repeatsLMU Repeats Championship in Race to Zero Waste Competition

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   May 22, 2023 · The minimization efforts resulted in the donation, composting, and recycling of more than 29.4 million pounds of waste, including keeping over 200 million single-use plastic containers out of landfills.

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     Picking up and shipping food waste long distances to a...

2. ignatiansolidarity.net › blog › 2023/06/21Loyola Marymount University Wins National Zero Waste ...

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   Jun 21, 2023 · In April 2023, Loyola Marymount University (LMU) in Los Angeles became the first school in history to win back-to-back championships in all three major categories for the Campus Race to Zero Waste, the nation’s premier waste reduction and recycling competition among colleges and universities. It aims to “inspire, empower, and mobilize ...

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4. admin.lmu.edu › greenlmu › initiativesInitiatives - Loyola Marymount University

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   At LMU, we recognize that on campus energy use contributes to over 50% of our campus carbon footprint. To counter this, we have numerous energy conservation initiatives and a growing portfolio of Alternative Energy projects to directly reduce the Carbon Footprint of our built environment. For example, Loyola Marymount University has been installing...

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   Loyola Marymount University is located in Los Angeles, California. Our geographic location means that we are living in a water scarce area. We recognize the significance of conserving water and implementing alternative technologies to reduce our contribution to the south west's severe drought. Additionally, water use (specifically heating) can cont...

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   Loyola Marymount University prides itself on its waste reduction and recycling program. Landfill waste produces harmful gases like carbon dioxide and methane into the air which contributes to global climate change. Plastic waste is also extremely detrimental to our natural ecosystems, especially the ocean. Between 5.3 million and 14 million tons of...

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   Campus grounds are extremely important in regards to sustainability. By picking plants that require less water, installing features that trap and filter water run off, planting trees that help sequester carbon, and having learning gardens that can teach the community about the advantages of local urban farming, LMU is actively participating in ways...

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   Transportation is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and particulate pollution that damages air quality and influences climate change. The combustion of fossil fuels such as gasoline and diesel used in transportation is the second largest source of CO2 emissions, accounting for about 31% of the U.S. total. Recognizing this problem, LMU...

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   Educating students and the surrounding communities about sustainability is vital to ensuring that LMU is the leader in cultivating environmental awareness and practices. A major part of sustainability at LMU is done through the curriculum and research that is done right on campus. There are numerous faculty members that contribute to initiatives an...

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   It is crucial to educate the community about the importance of sustainable practices and environmental living, which is done through the campus and community programs implemented at LMU. There are many ways to get involved both on campus and in the surrounding areas. Our campus boasts numerous outreach campaigns, wellness programs, outdoor clubs, e...

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   Purchasing has a large ecological impact, from the food that we source to the paper we use. The ethical treatment of animals and workers are an important consideration in all that we do at LMU. There are numerous eco and sustainability initiatives in our dining programs, like purchasing local seasonal produce whenever possible, to reducing inorgani...

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   LMU recognizes the impact of putting sustainable ideologies into practice. In the United States, buildings account for 39 percent of total energy use, 12 percent of the total water consumption, 68 percent of total electricity consumption, and 38 percent of the carbon dioxide emissions. Knowing this, LMU strives to uphold their environmental standar...

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5. newsroom.lmu.edu › administrative › campus-waste-toStudent Workers at the Heart of Campus Waste to Zero Waste ...

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   Feb 11, 2022 · The Recycling Plant’s full time staff works alongside 11 student workers who are all part of the Student Worker Program at LMU. Together, Facilities Management staff and students are working hard to help LMU reach its fourth Recycling National Championship.

6. campusracetozerowaste.org › scoreboard › past-resultsPast Results - Campus Race To Zero Waste

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   300 million single-use plastic containers were removed from the waste stream. Campuses prevented the release of 99,254 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2E) into the atmosphere, equivalent to preventing annual emissions from 20,895 cars!

7. studentaffairs.lmu.edu › housing › studenthousingSustainability - Loyola Marymount University

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   Picking up and shipping food waste long distances to a landfill burn fossil fuels and creates high cost for the University in the form of trash hauling fees. Organic waste has a high percentage of water weight that further consumes fuel and energy to transport.

8. newsroom.lmu.edu › campusnews › designed-forDesigned for Disposal: The Making of the Global Plastic ...

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   Nov 1, 2019 · News and updates from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. LMU offers a rigorous academic experience for ambitious students committed to living lives of meaning and purpose.