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MIT Staff Recycling Ambassadors program

It takes little time to make a big impact on our community's environment!
MIT's Recycling Ambassadors make a positive impact on the MIT environment by leading the way as role models for sustainable behaviors and by influencing the way the MIT infrastructure responds to the challenges of supporting a "green" environment. Nearly 100 Recycling Ambassadors across MIT's campus contribute to the greening of MIT's departments, labs and centers (DLCs).

The program is open to support and administrative staff who can volunteer approximately 1 hour each month to distribute recycling information, collect feedback, and attend 1-2 networking meetings per year. Each department may have one or more ambassadors depending on department size and recycling needs.

The Recycling Ambassador's primary role is to act as a liaison between the WGR and the ambassador's DLC. Specific responsibilities may include:

  • Checking that your department or building has adequate recycling bins, and current signage and that people are aware of how to order new bins
  • Serving as a resource for green purchasing in the DLC
  • Promoting events and recycling information on the Recycling Ambassador's building bulletin boards and/or DLC email list
  • Communicating your DLC's needs, concerns, or questions on recycling issues back to the WGR and organizing educational outreach programs for your DLC
  • Maintaining a Working Green @ MIT folder and updating as needed as a resource for your office

Ambassadors get information from WGR in the form of regular email updates on the latest recycling news and resources for Working Green @ MIT. Any questions, concerns, or issues in recycling should be sent to the WGR.

To join and let your influence make a difference in recycling at MIT, please contact WGR.