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The recycling sub-committee's mission is to reduce waste and increase recycling by WSU students, faculty and staff to fulfill the waste minimization action requirements listed in the ACU Presidents Climate Commitment Implementation Guide.
On February 25, 2008, Minnesota Waste Wise staff conducted a site visit at Winona State University. In their report, waste reduction and recycling achievements and issues are described in detailed and suggestions for improvement were provided. Minnesota WasteWise
In the 2008-2009 academic year, the sub-committee:
- Implemented a Core Recycling System based on research and guiding principles determined by the committee. Well-labeled stations, including beverage, fiber and garbage bins, were purchased and strategically placed in all campus buildings. An Event Recycling system for indoor and outdoor use was also purchased for events campus-wide.
- Established the WSU RecycleMania competition, a benchmarking tool and national competition among colleges and universities to promote waste reduction and recycling in campus communities. In 2008-2009, two students in a HERS program planning class helped plan and execute this project.
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Additional initiatives planned :
- Implement a paper reduction program, putting institutional policies in place for paper use
- Expand and improve the food composting program
- Develop guidelines for recycling hazardous waste
- Develop a program to reuse, refurbish, and recycle electronics and furniture
Projects supported by the Recycling/Zero Waste Committee:
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Green Team, Reduce Your Mark: a pilot project and proposal made by marketing students in spring 2008
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RecycleMania: 10 week competition among campuses nation-wide to increase recycling and reduce waste
- Pilot project between WSU and the Winona Farm in which paper towels from one restroom are used as hog bedding. Depending on project results, the program may be expanded. This project is coordinated by Bruno Borsari.
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