Nearly 10% of microplastics dispersed in the ocean each year comes from textiles
$500 billion dollars is lost each year because of under-wearing and failure to recycle clothes
It takes 20,000 litres of water to produce one kilogram of cotton
By 2050 there will be more plastic in the ocean by weight than fish
In 2022, the University reused, composted, and recycled 24.4% of the waste generated.
UVA has reduced waste generated on Grounds by almost 52% from 2010 levels.
UVA ReUse Store supports the collection, sale, and reuse of surplus property which includes University-owned unneeded, lost, or abandoned items. The program supports the University's sustainability efforts by extending the life-cycle of items that might've been disposed in a landfill.
2nd Year
Computer Science & Minor in Data Science
2nd Year
Global Public Health and African American & African Studies with a minor in Sociology
2nd Year
Civil Engineering & Minor in Engineering Business