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RecycleMania is a friendly competition and benchmarking tool for college and university recycling programs to promote waste reduction activities to their campus communities. Over an 8-week period each spring, colleges across the United States and Canada report the amount of recycling and trash collected each week and are in turn ranked in various categories based on who recycles the most on a per capita basis, as well as which schools have the best recycling rate as a percentage of total waste and which schools generate the least amount of combined trash and recycling. With each week's updated ranking, participating schools follow their performance against other colleges and use the results to rally their campus to reduce and recycle more.
National recognition is provided to the winning school in each category on the RecycleMania website and in a national press release. Winning schools receive an award made out of recyclable materials, and win the right to host that category's special traveling trophy for the coming year.
Overall Goals for RecycleMania
Friday, April 19, 2013 at Southern Utah Universities Business Quad
Time: 2:00pm-6:00pm
Cedar City, UT (April 19th 2013) “Make a Change” is the theme of the 2013 EARTH DAY, which takes place on April 19th 2:00-6:00PM on SUU’s Campus at the Business Quad (inclement weather site: SUU living room). We’ll have informational/vendor booths, games, crafts, and entertainment for all ages to enjoy!
This Earth Day Southern Utah University Center for Sustainability is encouraging you to make a change. Come enjoy our festivities, this sure to be an amazing event! Listen to music, watch belly dancers and visit Informational booths where various vendors will discuss ecological issues, engagement opportunities, campus and community efforts. Games and crafting will be available for all ages. A large paper drop off for documents to be securely shredded is going to be provided to all those in the area for the day. Recycling Drives: bring your mixed materials (plastics, metals, paper & cardboard) to be recycled. Giveaways will be awarded throughout the Celebration!
"This occasion is designed to educate, motivate and inspire individuals to live more Earth-friendly lives. What will you do? There is change on the horizon, as Global Citizens what can we do to get engaged, to make a change? There are many opportunities to make sound economic and ecological choices that coincide with our daily and long-term endeavors. I urge you to create avenues to develop and enhance a 'Green' community. Join us in celebrating at our event and seeing what can be accomplished when we work together," exclaims Denise Tomer, SUU's Sustainability Specialist.
To volunteer at our Earth Day Celebration on the Quad or host an informational booth or activity highlighting your business, club or organization (to share experiences and knowledge) contact Denise Tomer at:denisetomer@suu.edu 435-586-7717 or 435-586-7828. You can also visit www.suu.edu to find out about other events happening around Earth Day on our campus.
Saturday, April 20, 2013 at Bit and Spur Restaurant, 1212 Zion Park Boulevard, Springdale, Utah
Time: 12:00pm-5:00pm
