Princeton University Office of Sustainability

Solid Waste/Recycling:

Kind of paper that Princeton uses in all standard printing and copying:
100% post-consumer waste recycled, chlorine-free paper

Items included in Princeton's 50% recycling goal:
Cans, bottles, paper, and cardboard

Other items included in Princeton's recycling program:
Batteries, toner cartridges and cell phones

Cleaning products used:
The two primary products used are green seal certified.  Two automatic floor cleaners utilize "blue cleaning" technology

Dining:

All soaps used are:
100% green seal certified

Paper goods used at Frist Campus Center and outdoor catered events:
Have been replaced with sustainable products, including PLA corn-based plastic cups and 100% post consumer recycled paper plates

Purchasing:

Successful recycling programs instituted:
Dorm furniture, construction materials, surplus and salvage of University furniture and equipment for reuse by University departments

For more information and updates, please be sure to visit our Plan in Action page