The University of Texas at Arlington
Office of Media Relations
UTA recognized among nation's leading schools for recycling
News Release — 08 January 2002
The University of Texas at Arlington has been ranked by the
National Wildlife Federation as one of the nation's top 20 colleges and
universities and one of only two University of Texas System components
"doing more with recycling, solid waste, and materials flow."
According to the report on environmental practices, recycling boasts the highest activity levels of any issue covered in the 17-area National Report Card on Environmental Performance and Sustainability in Higher Education. The report from 891 campuses noted that more campuses recycle aluminum and various grades of paper than other materials. The survey concluded that America's colleges and universities are moving in the right direction when it comes to balancing the needs of people with the environment.
UTA Director of Environmental Health and Safety Craig Powell and Becky Valentich, who manages UTA's recycling efforts, reports that UTA recycled 350 tons of paper and 500 pounds of aluminum last year. In April, UTA also launched a program to recycle plastic and will soon be adding recycling bins to residence halls throughout campus. In addition, UTA also has programs to recycle ink cartridges, fluorescent lamps and oil. The university also works closely with the City of Arlington, promoting recycling in the community by sponsoring "Texas Recycle Day" Nov. 15 and the annual "Earth Day."
"We are in the infancy of recycling and are still identifying products for recycling," Powell said. "With the President's Recycling Committee and assistance from the housing and physical plant, we hope to continue to grow and promote awareness throughout the UTA community."
For additional information, contact Craig Powell at (817) 272-2185 or email at csp@uta.edu.
(Steve Weller)
According to the report on environmental practices, recycling boasts the highest activity levels of any issue covered in the 17-area National Report Card on Environmental Performance and Sustainability in Higher Education. The report from 891 campuses noted that more campuses recycle aluminum and various grades of paper than other materials. The survey concluded that America's colleges and universities are moving in the right direction when it comes to balancing the needs of people with the environment.
UTA Director of Environmental Health and Safety Craig Powell and Becky Valentich, who manages UTA's recycling efforts, reports that UTA recycled 350 tons of paper and 500 pounds of aluminum last year. In April, UTA also launched a program to recycle plastic and will soon be adding recycling bins to residence halls throughout campus. In addition, UTA also has programs to recycle ink cartridges, fluorescent lamps and oil. The university also works closely with the City of Arlington, promoting recycling in the community by sponsoring "Texas Recycle Day" Nov. 15 and the annual "Earth Day."
"We are in the infancy of recycling and are still identifying products for recycling," Powell said. "With the President's Recycling Committee and assistance from the housing and physical plant, we hope to continue to grow and promote awareness throughout the UTA community."
For additional information, contact Craig Powell at (817) 272-2185 or email at csp@uta.edu.
(Steve Weller)
The University of Texas at Arlington is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
