Requires the trustees of The State University of New York to develop a SUNY-wide zero waste action plan

S 3171 requires the SUNY trustees to create a system-wide zero waste action plan within one year, directly affecting all 13 SUNY universities and 24 community colleges. The plan must address waste reduction (like eliminating single-use plastics and improving procurement), reuse, recycling, composting, and student/faculty engagement, with specific metrics and a 2033 deadline for achieving zero waste. Each campus must then develop its own detailed action plan within 180 days, prioritizing reusable materials over single-use options. SUNY trustees must annually report progress to the legislature and the public, including waste audits and campus compliance updates.