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Lead sustainable actions!
Lead sustainable actions!
Are you passionate about sustainability and eager to make a positive impact on the environment? Become a Zero Waste Ambassador and help promote sustainable practices to eliminate waste at SMCCCD! ♻️
Why Join?
Develop leadership and teamwork skills
Participate in community service
Learn sustainable practices
The program consists of a one-hour in-person training and participation in a minimum of one zero waste activity or project during the semester. Attending one training is required to participate. You are welcome to attend any of the training sessions regardless of your home campus.
Fall 2026 recruitment is OPEN!
Scan the QR code on the flyer or go HERE
Make a difference on campus!
Make a difference on campus!
Data Collection and Projects
Help the campus community sort trash correctly
Collect data through waste audits
Complete assessments and inventories
Outreach and Education
Educate others by making presentations or announcements
Create fliers, videos, social media posts
Incorporate zero waste into a class assignment or club activity
Help with scrape your plate events
Submit your own ideas!
Be recognized for your work!
Be recognized for your work!
You will receive a Zero Waste Ambassador certificate, signed by our Chief of Facilities & Operations, Michele Rudovsky, at a District Wide Sustainability Committee!
Bronze Tier 🥉: 2-3 hours of service per semester
Silver Tier 🥈: 4-6 hours of service per semester
Gold Tier 🥇: 7+ hours per semester OR two semesters of service
Service hours include a mandatory one-hour training session.
Our Accomplishments
Our Accomplishments
2024 - 2025
The inaugural cohort of Ambassadors worked hard on a variety of zero waste projects this year including conducting an inventory of all the indoor waste bins across the three campuses, helping classmates sort in the dining halls, and tabling at Earth Fest.
The projects aimed to improve bin signage, encourage students to properly sort their waste into landfill, recycling and compost, and get the SMCCCD community excited about sustainability.
2025 - 2026
Fresh on the heels of the previous year's cohort, the 2025-2026 Ambassadors got right to work. From waste sorting in the dining halls, to auditing for waste contamination on the three SMCCCD campuses, these students had a fantastic year gathering data, educating, and supporting their community.
2026 - 2027
This can be you! Join now!
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