UpDate - Vol. 15, No. 1, Page 9
August 31, 1995
Variety of recycling efforts continues across campus

     Pitch in when you pitch out, by doing your part to recycle office
paper, newspaper, glass, aluminum cans, plastic and cardboard.
     As the University fall semester gets underway, it's time to
remind everyone to do his and her part to help the environment by
placing recyclable materials in the containers and igloos that are
conveniently located across campus.
     The campus recycling effort is improving, according to
coordinator Roger Bowman, facilities management, grounds division.
During fiscal year '93-94, 280 tons of materials were recycled. During
fiscal year '94-95, the amount increased by 12 tons to 292 tons, he
said.
     Since April, the University has begun to include recyclable
construction debris, such as asphalt and concrete in its tonnage count
to conform with practices in other schools and institutions, Bowman
said. Including these materials, the year's total is to 587 tons.
These materials are taken to a plant in Wilmington which regrinds them
for reuse.
     The good news is that markets for recycled materials are
stronger, which provides another incentive for recycling, Bowman said.
     The University is continuing to expand its program by increasing
the number of recycling receptacles, making it easier and more
convenient for everyone to help recycle, Bowman said.
     Vicki Paisley, Housing and Conference Services, heads the
Environmental Concerns Committee. Established by President David P.
Roselle in 1990, the committee is charged to develop programs to
educate and encourage lifelong practices for recycling and
conservation among students, faculty, staff, alumni and the community.
     Divided into four subcommittees- recycling, education, marketing
and source reduction-the committee has representatives from the
Student Environmental Action Coalition, Resident Student Association,
Public Relations Student Society of America, Dining Services, Housing
and Conference Services, Facilities Management and the Professional
and the Salaried Staff advisory committees.
     "The committee's most important mission is education, to help
members of the University community understand the importance of
recycling and reducing waste of resources," Paisley said.
                                                   -Sue Swyers Moncure