Rethink Waste

First Place! Campus Race to Zero Waste GameDay Challenge

The University of Richmond has placed first in the Campus Race to Zero Waste competition in the GameDay Basketball waste diversion category. This is the first time that UR has won a category on the national level. Read more about this amazing collaboration on campus!

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Rethink Waste & Sustainability Events

Nov 04

RVA Tree Week: Tree Planting in the Eco-Corridor

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Nov 13

Nature Observation in the Eco-Corridor

3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Dec 04

Natural Wreath Making

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Rethink Waste & Sustainability News

University of Richmond's Orchard and Food Forest

University of Richmond Celebrates Grand Opening of New Orchard and Food Forest in Eco-Corridor

University of Richmond’s Eco-Corridor Orchard & Food Forest is now open to the public.

University of Richmond Wins First Place for Recycling Efforts in National Campus Race to Zero Waste Competition

The University of Richmond has placed first in the Campus Race to Zero Waste competition in the GameDay Basketball per capita recycling category.

Planting at UR's Orchard and Food Forest

UR Now: University News

UR community gathers to plant and care for an edible landscape

Everything from apple and peach trees to herbs and echinacea will be available at the Orchard and Food Forest, created to enhance biodiversity and provide educational opportunities.