Valparaiso University Office of Sustainability

Valparaiso University Office of Sustainability Office of Sustainability: Helping Valparaiso University become more environmentally friendly 🌻🌿☀️🌎♻️

Thanks to  for using compostable serviceware at this year's commencement reception and helping us make it a 100% zero wa...
05/16/2026

Thanks to for using compostable serviceware at this year's commencement reception and helping us make it a 100% zero waste event!

It's that time of year!  Donation areas have been set up in all campus residence halls. Help us reduce move out waste by...
05/05/2026

It's that time of year! Donation areas have been set up in all campus residence halls. Help us reduce move out waste by dropping off your items!

Happy Earth Day from the Office of Sustainablity!
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day from the Office of Sustainablity!

We have a new internship opportunity!  This internship is a collaboration between our department and the Plastic Reducti...
04/16/2026

We have a new internship opportunity! This internship is a collaboration between our department and the Plastic Reduction Alliance. If you are interested apply at valpo.12twenty.com, or DM us for more info.

Happening this Sunday!
04/06/2026

Happening this Sunday!

New stations for hard to recycle items have been placed in the dorms!  Keep an eye out for these stations to drop off yo...
03/23/2026

New stations for hard to recycle items have been placed in the dorms! Keep an eye out for these stations to drop off your electronics, batteries, plastic bags, and textiles.

Composting has expanded to all of the sorority housing kitchens!  Help us out by putting your food waste in the green bi...
01/28/2026

Composting has expanded to all of the sorority housing kitchens! Help us out by putting your food waste in the green bins provided. If this pilot program goes well we hope to expand to all of the dorms in the future!

We are excited to announce that our clothing and textile collection program is now open to the public!  Through this pro...
01/06/2026

We are excited to announce that our clothing and textile collection program is now open to the public! Through this program, you can drop off items that can't traditionally be donated- such as towels, bedding, socks, underwear, and stained/torn items. These will be made into new products such as cleaning cloths, furniture stuffing, and insulation. Items in good condition will be sorted out to be resold or donated (however we encourage you to donate to local thrift stores first to keep items in our community).

Not only does this program help the environment, it also generates funds that will be used towards our sustainability initatives here at VU!

Ready to drop items off? The collection bin is located just inside the North entrance of the Harre Union (1509 Chapel Drive). See the attached map.

Our new can liners are made from 20% less plastic than our previous product.  Just another way we're reducing waste behi...
12/08/2025

Our new can liners are made from 20% less plastic than our previous product. Just another way we're reducing waste behind the scenes!

Great job recycling at homecoming Beacons!  We diverted more material than ever before! ♻️🌎
10/27/2025

Great job recycling at homecoming Beacons! We diverted more material than ever before! ♻️🌎





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610 Don Hovey Drive
Valparaiso, IN
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