The article discusses the “What Goes Around Comes Around” (WGACA) event, a biannual pop-up thrift shop on the University of Utah campus. The event promotes a circular economy by collecting gently used items from students, sorting and offering them for free in a pop-up event at the start of the following semester. The event encourages students to reduce, reuse, and recycle, as well as fosters community engagement and sustainability. The event has seen impressive results, with students donating over 425 pounds of materials in the fall 2024 semester, and over 8,100 pounds in the spring 2024 semester. The event has also received positive feedback from students, with many finding unique and useful items, and staff describing it as a popular on-campus tradition. The Sustainability Office is excited to grow the program, with plans to increase donations and donations from the new location in the Impact & Prosperity Epicenter building. The event has also raised awareness about the importance of circular economy and sustainability, encouraging students to take action to reduce waste and promote sustainability.
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