University of Arkansas Releases Results of Recycling Program
by Earth 911 on April 2nd, 2008
The University of Arkansas (UA) launched Recycle With the Razorbacks in August to encourage recycling of aluminum cans and plastic bottles at sports games, and it’s estimated that over 35 tons of material were recycled just during the football season.
UA placed 160 recycling bins throughout its football stadium as well as recycling containers outside in popular tailgating areas. Over one third of the total waste during football season was recycled, and the effort was continued for basketball games.
Waste Management donated 500 boxes toward the effort, and the University also had clean-up crews pick up and sort recyclables after games. The goal is for the bins to be more noticed in future years so not as much work is required by the clean-up volunteers.
To find out where to recycle aluminum cans and plastic bottles in your area, use Earth 911’s recycling locator.
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