The Future of Campus Life: RecycleMania

RecycleMania campuses are reducing their usage of single-use plastic containers, and other plastic waste on campus, and making an impact each year on their contribution to the waste stream. In addition to tracking and reporting, RecycleMania campuses launch educational awareness campaigns and host engagement activities such as “Mug Shots.” The “Mug Shots” campaign recognizes individuals for using reusable cups and mugs instead of single-use plastic bottles.

This year, RecycleMania recognized four campuses as part of the case study competition for sharing their best practices in waste reduction:

• Towson University’s fix-it fair program

• North Carolina State University’s paper towel composting program

• Knox College’s Food Recovery Network program

• Central New Mexico Community College’s Recycling Bin Re-Organization program

All campus case studies can be found online at “Learn From Your Peers.”

RecycleMania campuses will continue to strengthen their waste management programs with a goal of working toward zero waste, and increasing their focus on plastics pollution. The 2020 RecycleMania competition opens for registration on September 2, and a new resource is coming this fall – Taking Action on Campus Against Plastic Pollution. RecycleMania is also partnering with the Ocean Conservancy on the 2019 International Coastal Clean-up this fall to engage campuses nationwide in cleaning up their waterways to ensure healthy habitat for wildlife.

https://blog.nwf.org/2019/07/the-future-of-campus-life-learn-how-campuses-are-reducing-plastics-and-other-waste/