After the third week of RecycleMania 2010, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ ranked fourth among North Carolina and first among Southern Conference institutions in cumulative pounds recycled (per capita), putting the university well ahead of its 2009 pace. RecycleMania, a 10-week competition taking part on campuses nationwide, challenges colleges and universities to reduce waste and raise awareness about recycling.
After the first week alone, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ recycled more than 13,000 pounds of materials. See below for statistics for specific recycling categories.
Per Capita Classic
Overall, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ placed 72nd out of the 453 reported entries nationwide with a 6.93-pound per capita weight volume. ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ placed fourth in North Carolina and first in the SoCon categories.
Targeted Materials: Aluminum/Plastic/Glass
Overall, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ placed 7th out 284 entries for this category with a 3.49-pound per capita weight volume. The university ranked first in the state and first in the SoCon. Nationwide, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ was 5th of 115 reporting private schools.
Targeted Materials: Cardboard
Overall, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ placed 79th out of the 290 entries with a 2-pound per capita weight volume. In the state, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ placed fifth, and first in the SoCon. Among private colleges and universities, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ placed 53rd out of 124 entries.
Targeted Materials Paper
Overall, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ placed 118th out of 276 entries with a 1.44-pound per capita weight volume. ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ ranks seventh in the state and first in the SoCon. Among private colleges and universities, ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ placed 59th out of 121 entries.
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Information provided by Devon Brown ’10.