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UHD plans to bring compost bins back to dining halls

June 11, 2023
Read this Daily Texan story about composting on campus, including expert advice from our Senior Zero Waste Coordinator Lindsey Hutchison.

UT's online auction of Longhorn sports gear and collectibles in the news

Feb. 4, 2020
After Texas Athletic Director Chris Del Conte mentioned in the Forty Acres Insider how to "get your hands on the collectibles, sporting goods, furniture and Longhorn branded pieces" via our Surplus Property online auction events (and UT Surplus Reuse Store), several local TV stations scooped in for interviews and to cover the story. View the videos from Fox 7, KVUE (ABC) and KEYE (CBS).

VAWS - Beyond the Bleachers: Supporting Texas Football’s Home Games

Sept. 20, 2019
Read this Values at Work Series story about the complex teamwork and support that goes into a Texas Football Gameday.

University of Texas at Austin Tackles Waste in the Workplace

Nov. 12, 2018
To increase UT Austin’s diversion rate, the Zero Waste Workplace program was developed and includes changes to collection, recycling and composting on campus, as well as increased student and staff education and outreach about the university’s zero waste practices.