Recycling & Waste Reduction
TThe University at Albany disposes of approximately 2110 tons of garbage per year. Annually we recycled 320 tons of mixed paper, 10 tons of comingled product (glass, plastic, tin), 33 tons of scrap metal, 1.5 tons of tires, 1.75 tons of motor oil, 6 tons of kitchen grease and 1/2 a ton of batteries. UAlbany faculty, staff, and students participate in the nationwide RecycleMania challenges in an effort to increase waste reduction and recycling. If you want more information on how to recycle on campus or where our recycled materials go, click here.
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RecycleMania @ UAlbanyThe University at Albany is a proud participant in the recycling competitions and recyclable material benchmarking strategies organized by RecycleMania. Last year (Spring 2010) UAlbany recycled 13 pounds of material per person over the course of RecycleMania. |
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Give & GoThe Give and Go program occurs during move out in May. The program was established in Spring 2008 and encourages students to donate unwanted, usable items instead of throwing them away. Dates, times, and locations of the collection areas will be announced at the end of each Spring semester. |
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Clothing ExchangeThe Clothing Exchange is a program we hold every year during our Earth Day event. This provides an opportunity for campus community members to donate old, lightly used clothing and browse the selection of other donated clothing and get some "new to you" items. All leftover items are donated to The City Mission. |
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Faculty No Paper PledgeAs part of UAlbany's commitment to reduce its carbon footprint, we encourage faculty members to make course material available online and thus reduce our paper use. Blackboard and Electronic Reserves allow professors to distribute materials without using paper or copies. |
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Office of Environmental Sustainability
University at Albany, State University of New York - University Hall 212 1400 Washington Avenue Albany, NY 12222 Phone (518) 956-8120 Fax (518) 956-8121
