Zero Waste Wolfpack
The cornerstone of sustainability for NC State Athletics.
The Zero Waste Wolfpack program integrates fan experience, academic research, student leadership and community engagement to actively work towards zero waste at NC State Athletics events.
Zero waste is possible, especially as we incorporate the enthusiasm of our #WolfpackNation fans with our NC State student leaders and volunteers, operational efficiencies and academic research on sport ecology and fan engagement strategies.
Currently, the Zero Waste Wolfpack program is the cornerstone of sustainability at Carter-Finley Stadium. Zero Waste Wolfpack is a partnership with GFL Environmental, NC State Athletics, Wolfpack Sports Properties and Waste Reduction and Recycling.
Volunteer at Carter-Finley Stadium
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During the Game Volunteer Responsibilities
- You will be assigned to a zero waste station on the stadium concourse
- Engage and interact with fans to help them properly sort their waste into the recycling, compost, or landfill bins
- Keep the compost bins free of contamination
- Change the bags of compost bins when full
- Volunteers should be prepared to do a lot of standing! (Please let us know ahead of time if you require any special accommodations.)
- Click here for more information on gameday
- Each person must sign up individually
- Volunteer slots are on a first come, first serve basis
- Only those selected will receive an email confirming attendance and parking pass info
- Volunteers do not need to be affiliated with NC State University (students, faculty, and staff are welcome to volunteer with friends and family).
- Volunteers under the age of 18 must submit a signed waiver from a parent or guardian.
- Have a group of 10 or more? Please contact us! Recognized NC State Student organizations can earn $200-$300!
Before the Game Responsibilities
- Meet with Zero Waste Interns at Gate 11
- Sign volunteer waivers
- Wear your sustainable T-shirts and sorting lanyards
- Take a grabber if you need one
After the Game Responsibilities
- Meet at the Gate 11 corner meeting spot
- Return your lanyard and grabber
- Take a group photo!
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Awards and Honors
Our fan engagement, student development, collaborative partnership, and gameday operations have all been recognized with local, regional and international awards, including: