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Original language
English
Original title of the resource
Campus Race to Zero Waste
English translation of the title
Organization
Campus Race to Zero Waste
Year of the publication
Keyword
Whole Institution Approach / Whole School Approach
Keyword
Participation
Keyword
Sustainable Practices
Format
Best Practice
Vocational/professional sector
 
Sector
Various sectors
What is the resource about?
Race to Zero Waste is a campus-based sustainability competition held across colleges and universities in the United States and Canada, focusing on waste reduction and responsible resource management. Institutions compete in categories such as waste minimization, food waste reduction, and recycling, with results tracked and shared to encourage continuous improvement.
What is the resource about? (in English)
Why is the resource useful for VET actors?
As a well‑established good practice, this competition shows how a school can structure its own waste‑reduction efforts: clear rules, measurable goals, and regular tracking create a motivating framework that teachers and students can easily adopt.
Why is the resource useful for VET actors? (in English)
Link
https://campusracetozerowaste.org/