October is Campus Sustainability Month!

October is Campus Sustainability Month, and the Office of Sustainability would like to remind the Georgia College & State University campus community of services offered through student-led programs. 

Events: The Office of Sustainability will table at International Fest on Front Campus Oct. 22, beginning at 5 p.m. and host a pumpkin carving workshop with the Gardening Club Oct. 29.

Compost Program
In partnership with Sodexo and Dining Services, Food Waste is collected from the MAX and delivered to the Compost Site at West Campus for processing. A drop-off location for additional food waste is located at the West Campus Garden (green "food waste" container). Compost is available for purchase for $50 per truck/trailer load. Proceeds from sales are returned to the program.

Recycling Program
Recyclable items include paper, paperboard, cardboard, aluminum, tin, steel, plastics #1 and #2, batteries, ink/toner cartridges and glass. A pick-up service is available for these items by contacting the office. For glass, a drop-off location is at the West Campus Garden (blue "glass only" container). Batteries and ink/toner cartridges are recycled, and should be kept separate from the other items. For the other items, a drop-off location is also at the West Campus Garden (larger blue container-no label).

West Campus Garden
The students have planted the beds and we are waiting for produce to harvest. The garden is open to all faculty, staff and students. If you have not visited the garden before, we hope you plan a visit. During the summer months, the garden beds are available for rent for $10/bed. Proceeds from sales are returned to the program.

The Sustainability Council and Sustainability Interns appreciate all of your efforts in making GCSU more sustainable. Should you have any questions about this information, the office, its services and/or programs, contact sustaingc@gcsu.edu or ext. 7016.