Q. Exactly how much water do I save by using the new green-handled low-flow toilets and urinals correctly? A. Old style toilets use anywhere from 2.8-3.5 gallons of water with each flush. Frequently, this wastes water without serving any real purpose. With the new dual-flush […]
Q. What should I do with my electronic waste? A. It’s important to keep electronic waste out of our landfills. E-waste often contains heavy metals that can leach into the ground and water supplies. Return all WFU computers by submitting an online service request […]
Q. I know that aluminum cans and plastic bottles are banned from landfills in North Carolina. What else should I recycle on campus? A. You can find guidelines detailing what can and can’t be recycled on campus on our Waste Reduction and Recycling page. For […]
Q. I’m a student who’s interested in the local foods movement on campus – how can I get involved? A. Here are a few ways you can get involved: Join the Campus Garden listserv to keep up on food-related issues Attend the regular work […]
Q. I’ve noticed how beautiful the Wake Forestgardens are, but isn’t all that landscaping water intensive, particularly during the summer when the flowers are in bloom and water is at a premium? A. Though landscaping, particularly on a large scale like at the university, required a lot […]