Last spring, Norco College’s Sustainability and Climate Action Committee launched
an initiative to redirect disposable glove waste away from landfills and into recycling
centers. Contrary to the common myth, disposable gloves can be recycled—they just
need some extra processing at specialized recycling facilities.
With funding support from the Associated Students of Norco College (ASNC) and Edwin
Romero, Ph.D., leadership from Meghan Chandler, Ph.D., and Norco College Chef Antonio
Muniz, the project salvaged nearly six pounds of gloves, masks, and hairnets from
the Coral in just one month.
Instead of ending up in a landfill, the collected waste was sent to TerraCycle, where it will be transformed into eco-friendly products such as playground equipment
and park benches.
This successful pilot marks only the beginning of Norco College’s broader sustainability
efforts. Faculty, staff, and students who use disposable gloves in their classes or
campus work and would like to participate are encouraged to contact Chandler at Send Email.
Success with Disposable Glove Recycling Pilot Study
Norco College | Sep 2, 2025
