Waste Management and Water Conservation

WASTE REDUCTION & RECYCLING

BEING WISE ABOUT OUR WASTE

FSC is committed to reducing its waste at the source and diverting any waste that is produced by reducing, reusing,
recycling, and composting. According to AASHE, these actions mitigate the need to extract virgin materials from the earth, such as trees and metals. It generally takes less energy and water to make a product with recycled material than with virgin resources. Reducing the generation of waste also reduces the flow of waste to incinerators and landfills, which produce greenhouse gas emissions, can contaminate air and groundwater supplies, and tend to have disproportionate negative impacts on low-income communities. Source reduction and waste diversion also save us costly landfill and hauling service fees. In addition, waste reduction campaigns can engage the entire campus community in contributing to a tangible sustainability goal.

Check out How to Recycle at FSC.

Reduce | Reuse | Recycle

Mini Bin Program

The “Mini Bin Program” replaces traditional large desk-side trash cans in offices with small mini bins and pairs them with standard-sized recycling bins. The goal is to increase recycling rates, reduce contamination, and encourage behavior change through waste generation awareness. By relying less on custodial staff, the custodial team can redirect more of its time and attention to the places that need it most: high-traffic areas, restrooms, and other campus spaces that depend on consistent, thorough cleaning to stay safe and sanitary.

Ready to make your office more sustainable? Sign up to get a mini bin in your office suite below!

Learn more and request a mini bin here!

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Curious about Long Island's Water Quality?
Check out Suffolk County Water Authority's water quality portal to see the latest water quality reports from our campus and beyond.

Do good for people and the planet

Fill It Forward

The Office for Sustainability needs your help making a positive impact on people and the planet! Fill It Forward stickers feature QR codes that you can scan to track the positive environmental impact you make by using a reusable water bottle. Every scan tracks the impact of diverting a single-use plastic water bottle from our landfills and oceans, while also helping fund global giving projects that make a difference. Don't have a sticker yet? Contact Maia Roseval today to get your free sticker!

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WATER CONSERVATION

OUR WATER | OUR LIVES

ALL of the water used by Long Islanders for drinking, washing, watering lawns and all other purposes comes from groundwater contained in sand and gravel aquifers beneath the land surface. Think of them as giant underground sponges saturated with water. At FSC, we are committed to conserving this precious source of water, as LI has medium-high water risk. Learn more about how you can conserve water and take the pledge to do so.

DITCH THE DISPOSABLES

Hydration Stations

FSC has numerous "Hydration Stations" on campus where students and staff can access clean filtered drinking water. These stations are perfect for refilling reusable water bottles. Hydration station locations can be found on our interactive campus map by clicking the "sustainability" tab.

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