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RecycleMania

think before you
 throw away!
How can you get in the game and help out? It’s easy. Minimize your waste. Adopt practices that put less stuff in your waste basket.
  1. Bring your own cup, travel mug or thermos to sip your favorite beverage throughout the day.

  2. Think reusable when it comes to carrying and storing your goodies. Try a lunchbox/bag and reusable storage containers instead of disposable plastic bags.

  3. Only print documents when absolutely necessary and print on both sides, when possible.

  4. Use the air blower in the restroom to dry your hands.

  5. If all else fails, take your trash home with you. (Seriously?!)
Keep Pin Man at NLC for the fifth year running!
 
From the sound of the title, you might think that Recyclemania is all about recycling. It is and it isn’t. Recycling is just part of it. North Lake will again participate in the Waste Minimization competition, and everything that gets thrown away, even in the recycling bin, counts against us. This year's competition begins February 5 and runs through March 31.
 
What is RecycleMania? RecycleMania is a friendly competition among college and university recycling programs in the United States that provides the campus community with a fun, proactive activity in waste reduction. Over a 10-week period, campuses compete in different contests to see which institution can collect the largest amount of recyclables per capita, the largest amount of total recyclables, the least amount of trash per capita or have the highest recycling rate.

The main goal of this event is to increase awareness of campus recycling and waste minimization. All participating schools are required to report measurements on a weekly basis in pounds. RecycleMania helps participating colleges and universities make achievements in recycling and waste reduction!

Winners 2008-2011

North Lake College was the national winner of the Recyclemania 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 Waste Minimization competitions, with an average 1,791 pounds per week of recyclables and 5,529 pounds of trash per week in 2009. We also averaged 1.09 cumulative pounds per person each week.

How can you help?

Three simple words: reduce, reuse and recycle! Be mindful in reducing waste by using less and by selecting sustainable products. Wood, metal and other products can be 'reclaimed' and used again. Many items you purchase can be cleaned and reused or repurposed. Materials such as glass, paper, aluminum and certain types of plastic can be recycled. Even the smallest effort adds up to a more sustainable college, community and planet.

Help care for our environment and engage in a little healthy competition at the same time. Recyclemania starts in January and runs through March. North Lake needs your help to keep the title!

Questions?

Please email Steve Schellenberg, or call him at 972-273-3177 for more information.


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