Sept. 12, 2025
Plan green events with rentals and compostables.
Event planners can save time, money and effort by renting materials instead of buying new ones. Support ASU’s sustainability goals by choosing reusable items and compostable materials for your university events.
Check out these resources to find reusable decorations, dining ware, equipment and more:
The ASU Police Department has received multiple reports of electric scooter thefts on the Tempe
campus occurring from September 7, 2025 – September 9, 2025. These thefts have occurred at
various locations across the Tempe campus.
ASUPD urges the university community, regardless of campus, to take necessary actions to
secure personal property, such as e-scooters, bicycles, skateboards, etc. Use of high-quality U-
locks are recommended for e-scooters and bicycles.
2026 Job Order Contracting (JOC) Program
Polytechnic Student Union Expansion Commissioning Services
Go sustainable on your coffee break.
Please fill out this form to express your department's interest in switching to reusable K-Cups® to save money and the environment! The Supply Chain Management team will follow up with instructions, materials and next steps.
Promoting sustainable habits
The Zero Waste department is piloting new waste management practices in the University Services Building and the Rob and Melani Walton Center for Planetary Health. The program launched on Sept. 2, 2025, on the Tempe campus.
Reducing food waste
Meet the Mill bin
Mill bins –– a new type of compost bin –– are being tested in select rooms at the Rob and Melani Walton Center for Planetary Health, Biodesign Institute and University Services Building.
Mill bins offer a cleaner and more efficient solution. Food scraps, including small bones and avocado pits, are accepted –– liquids, packaging, large bones and nonfood items are not.
Delicious coffee without the waste
Attend program info session Sept. 30
Learn about ASU's new sustainability initiative at the Reusable K-Cup Program information session on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. Facilitators will discuss the program, answer questions and share how your department can save money while advancing ASU's sustainability goals.