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This episode explores UC Davis's innovative approach to achieving a zero-waste future.
What does it really mean to go zero waste? At UC Davis, the answer is both innovative and inspiring. Episode 4 of ‘Sustainably UC Davis’ explores how the university is moving toward a zero-waste future—from converting campus food scraps into renewable energy, to phasing out single-use plastics in food service. Featured in the episode are Joseph Yonkoski, Facilities Management superintendent of thermal infrastructure and former READ facility supervisor, Kelli O’Day, UC Davis Sustainability Assessment Program Manager, and Zero Waste Student Coordinators Grae Mordhorst and Sophie Fayet-Faber. Series: "UC Davis News" [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 41059]
People in this episode
Guests: Joseph Yonkoski, Kelli O’Day, Grae Mordhorst, Sophie Fayet-Faber
Topics covered
- zero waste
- sustainability
- renewable energy
- food service
- single-use plastics
Keywords
- UC Davis
- sustainability assessment
- food scraps
- campus initiatives
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Sustainably UC Davis
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