Join a network of campuses that are uplifting student leaders and pursuing holistic solutions to waste.

With a PLAN membership, everyone on campus has access to our digital resources, trainings, and community-building opportunities. Collectively, we can build a world beyond waste.

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What does my campus get with Membership?

Unlimited access to our
resource library of manuals, databases, and trainings

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1-on-1 advising from PLAN staff on project support, leadership development, and more

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A Community Hub to connect, troubleshoot, and share wins with campuses across the US

Testimonials from our Members

PLAN was a reliable support throughout the process ofstarting our move-out program. Their manuals gave us direction, and advising calls gave us ideas. It's reassuring and encouraging to know PLAN is there for us as we grow our young program.

Anna Moore & Caitlin Remers

University of South Dakota

We live in a world desperately needing change, but passion and solutions already exist all around us. The only thing missing is a link between people and ideas. That's what PLAN is doing: helping connect pieces of the puzzle that is the Zero Waste Movement.

Bekah Vinyard

Clark University

Discovering PLAN made me realize we weren’t alone. There is a whole movement of student leaders and we are making a difference.

Amanda Chang

Pitzer College

Working with PLAN has helped me carry out my work on campus more effectively. Whether completing a specific leadership training or a one-on-one session, I always leave with a better idea of the steps that I'll need to take to turn my plans into reality.

Allegra Nolan

New College of Florida

How much is the annual Membership fee?

Small Schools

$575/yr

0-5k Students

This price is based on 4-year, predominately white institutions.

Small, 4-year MSI’s begin at $370/yr.

Small, 2- year community colleges or trade schools begin at $260/yr.

Medium Schools

$810/yr

5-15k Students

This price is based on 4-year, predominately white institutions.

Medium, 4-year MSI’s begin at $525/yr.

Medium, 2-year community colleges or trade schools begin at $365/yr.

Large Schools

$1050/yr

15k+ Students

This price is based on 4-year, predominately white institutions.

Large, 4-year MSI’s begin at $785/yr.

Large, 2-year community colleges or trade schools begin at $525/yr.

Note that our prices have changed as of Fall 2024. To keep up with inflation, we have set an 5% increase on membership pricing every 3 years. This raise will next take place August 2027. We never turn away campuses for lack of funds — please reach out if cost is a prohibitive factor.

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Members have opportunities for deeper engagement with PLAN's programming.

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Discounts for our annual
Students for Zero Waste Conference

Support with student-led Plastic Free Campaigns on campus

Establishing zero waste commitments with the 3-stage Atlas Fellowship Program

Join our growing network of campuses!

Get in touch about Membership

Chelsea (she/her)
Membership Director
Chelsea@postlandfill.org

Membership contributions are on a sliding scale based on school type and size.If this fee is a barrier, campuses can apply for their membership to be fully or partially funded through our Movement Building Fund.