Because at UNT, we really do Mean Green

 

The best way to start a sustainable lifestyle is to reduce, reuse, and recycle! Here are some resources to help students at UNT and Denton residents make their lives a little bit greener.

Recycling

Denton Recycling Centers - Click here for a map

North Lakes Park - Windsor Dr. @ Hinkle Dr.

Shady Oaks - Dallas Dr @ Shady Oaks

The Cupboard Natural Foods - Congress @ N. Elm Street

City of Denton Landfill - 1527 S. Mayhill Road (Open 7 days a week, 7am-7pm)

There are also single-stream recycling containers behind every residential hall here at UNT, and battery and light bulb recycling at every front desk. So whether you live in the dorms, an apartment or a house, you will be sure to find an easy way to do your part for the planet.

Local Thrift for Sustainable Shopping

Here is a list of local thrift and consignment shops in the Denton are. We encourage the community to support these businesses as part of a sustainable lifestyle.

Denton Thrift Stores - Click here for a map

Goodwill
2030 W University Dr, Denton, TX (940) 566-0398

Twice and Nice Resale of Denton
413 E Oak St, Denton, TX (940) 383-8267

Denton County Friends
1014 W University Dr, Denton, TX (940) 387-1750

Ruth's Room Inc.
1721 N Carroll Blvd, Denton, TX (940) 591-7884

Holy Family Thrift Store
1103 Ave C, Denton, TX (940) 320-8800

 
 

Contact Us

If you have any questions, comments, or suggestion for ways that we can work to make UNT a more sustainable place, let us know. E-mail us at wemeangreen@unt.edu to let us know what you think. The best way to make a difference is to join the club and start a committee with like-minded people, and we'll give you the resources you need to make things happen.