CAROLINA THRIFT IN THE NEWS

A thrifty start to the school year

For Carolina students, back-to-school move-ins don’t require as many trips back to the big-box stores. Carolina Thrift, UNC’s first student-led thrift shop, is giving students an alternative way to stock up on necessities and nice-to-haves for the year ahead.

As students return to campus, they can stop by Carolina Thrift’s inaugural sale on Saturday, August 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Carolina Union Great Hall. Innovate Carolina

Students start "Carolina Thrift" to reduce waste in Chapel Hill

Carolina Thrift, UNC's new student-run sustainability organization, aims to reduce waste in the University community by reselling unwanted items during move-out. On Aug. 18, the organization held its inaugural sale. The Daily Tarheel

How 'green' initiatives put UNC at the top of a new study

A new study by Best College Reviews has named UNC-Chapel Hill as the No. 1 Green College of 2018! Triangle Business Journal

Student-run thrift shop creates a less-is-more solution

As the spring semester comes to an end, college students are eager to move on towards summer internships, jobs, and activities. Packing and moving items collected throughout the year can become a burden as most students would rather leave with less – including appliances, clothing, furniture and even school supplies. However, leaving these items behind can create copious amounts of waste. According to Boston College, the average college student produces 640 pounds of solid waste each year. Innovate Carolina