Recycling Bins: An Effective Source on College Campuses
Benefits of Recycling Bins
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND: THE IDEAL
GO GREEN Or GO HOME!
- Recycling containers are one of the best ways to provide a healthy and beautiful environment on campus.
- It conserves important raw material, reducing pollution, and energy consumption.
- Recycling products that consist of cans, papers, and bottles help decrease pollution levels.
- Saves energy and water, thus producing less air and water pollution, and conserving natural resources.
- The University of Maryland has one of the greatest success stories in recycling.
- The campus landfill division rate increased from 17 percent in 2003 to 78 percent in 2008.
- Contracted with a local vendor, Sun Services Material Recycling facility, which recycles a minimum of 80 percent of all construction created on campus.
- Hundreds of recycling containers have been installed across the campus.
University of Maryland: Ideal Recycling Program
WHAT IS RECYClING?
VIDEO
Recycling at UGA
- Recycling bins have become an integral aspect in recycling on UGA campus.
- Effective Recycling Program: recycling bins near areas where students associate the most.
- Examples: Near Residence Halls, bus stops, and student centers.
- Recycling is the process of making or manufacturing new products from a product that has originally served its purpose.
- A large part of the universe, is beginning to realize the significance of recycling toward our environment.
- The role of schools has broadened over the years as awarenessof the importance of recycling has deepened.
- College campuses have come to play an important role in increasing sustainability and an healthy environment.