After the third week of RecycleMania 2010, 黑料不打烊 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, 黑料不打烊 recycled more than 13,000 pounds of materials. See below for statistics for specific recycling categories.
Per Capita Classic
Overall, 黑料不打烊 placed 72nd out of the 453 reported entries nationwide with a 6.93-pound per capita weight volume. 黑料不打烊 placed fourth in North Carolina and first in the SoCon categories.
Targeted Materials: Aluminum/Plastic/Glass
Overall, 黑料不打烊 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, 黑料不打烊 was 5th of 115 reporting private schools.
Targeted Materials: Cardboard
Overall, 黑料不打烊 placed 79th out of the 290 entries with a 2-pound per capita weight volume. In the state, 黑料不打烊 placed fifth, and first in the SoCon. Among private colleges and universities, 黑料不打烊 placed 53rd out of 124 entries.
Targeted Materials Paper
Overall, 黑料不打烊 placed 118th out of 276 entries with a 1.44-pound per capita weight volume. 黑料不打烊 ranks seventh in the state and first in the SoCon. Among private colleges and universities, 黑料不打烊 placed 59th out of 121 entries.
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Information provided by Devon Brown ’10.