Loyola implemented a Single Stream Recycling program in 2006, which allows the University to divert a large percentage of its waste to be recycled (see chart below). By allowing all recyclables to be comingled, we make it much easier for the Loyola community to recycle. In 2010, Loyola placed 10th overall in the national Recyclemania Competition. While our recycling rate is one of the best in the nation, there is still a lot of opportunity to improve both recycling percentage and waste reduction in general. | | | | | | 2005-06 | 1130.63 | 255.15 | 1385.77 | 81.54% | 18.46% | 2006-07 | 1101.22 | 416.47 | 1517.69 | 72.41% | 27.59% | 2007-08 | 1082.00 | 524.51 | 1606.51 | 67.74% | 32.29% | 2008-09 | 1129.92 | 637.73 | 1767.64 | 64.46% | 35.54% | 2009-10* | 559.03 | 503.31 | 1062.33 | 55.06% | 44.94% |
* Incomplete FY - includes all activity up to and including April 30, 2010 - Single Stream Recycling; Recyclemania participant and award winner
- Printing allocation credit program (technology services)
- Paperless University initiative (technology services)
- Electronics recycling program (environmental health and safety, technology services)
- Good Stuff Campaign - a recycling program coordinated by the Center for Community Service and Justice that encourages students to donate their unwanted “good stuff” rather than throwing it away when they move out of the residence halls at the end of the year. The campaign takes everything from toasters, to televisions, to clothes, and works with community partners to donate the items to non-profits around Baltimore.
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