• Read more about Mill Compost Bin

Reducing food waste

Americans send about 66.2 million tons of food waste to landfills annually. Once buried under garbage, food waste can’t get oxygen to break down properly. Instead, it releases methane, a greenhouse gas that’s 25 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Rotting food makes up 58% of all landfill methane.

Many Sun Devils have joined the Office Compost Program to reduce these negative environmental impacts. Now they have a new tool.

• Read more about New sustainability programs

Building a campus that cares for the planet

ASU takes bold steps to create a greener future. Departments like Procurement, University Sustainability Practices and Zero Waste regularly collaborate to reduce waste, encourage reuse and promote the university’s sustainability goals. 

• Read more about Redefining Sustainable Printing

Aug. 1, 2025

ASU and Canon’s commitment to a carbon-neutral future

Driving innovation and sustainability through strategic partnerships

Printing causes significant environmental impacts, from deforestation and carbon emissions to chemical pollution and e-waste. In 2008, ASU partnered with Canon to mitigate those impacts in its print services.