Berks sustainability

Coasty

Startup develops product through Berks Launchbox

For Coasty, reducing pollution in the earth's waterways is a priority. Founded in 2018 by partners Shanna Henry and Petros Pappalas, the company is committed to providing high quality alternatives to single-use plastic straws with their biodegradable paper straws.
On-site document shredding

On-site document shredding at Berks on Aug. 20

As part of its sustainability initiatives, Penn State Berks will have an on-site document shredder on campus for faculty and staff from 9 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 20, in the Franco Building parking lot.
The Nittany Lion statue with a compost container.

Berks Sustainability Team expands composting efforts

While recycling has had a significant and positive effect on the environment, opportunities exist to do more. A good example is composting, which could recycle organics — food scraps, grass clippings, leaves, etc. — that make up more than half of our waste stream.