The Graduate School of Education (HGSE) has the highest recycling rate at the university according to the annual Facilities Maintenance Operations (FMO) Recycling Services bag counts. We now recycle 68 percent of our refuse, up from 41 percent two years ago. Our hard work has really paid off; not only is recycling great for the environment, but, since it costs less than trash collection, recycling also helps our finances.
Our stunning improvement in recycling could not have been achieved without the enthusiasm and cooperation of the entire community. HGSE Operations and the Green Team helped pave the way by putting the proper infrastructure in place and by educating and improving recycling awareness. But it was our community that made the difference, by responding to outreach and changing their behavior for the better. We hope to build on the success of this effort and continue to improve our recycling process.
Not only is recycling great for the environment, but, since it costs less than trash collection, recycling also helps our finances.