EMU is unique among colleges and universities in North America in that we use no fossil fuels for recycling and composting on campus.  Even though the student population exceeds 1,000, all of the recycling/composting is collected by students and staff with an 8 foot trailer connected to a bicycle.  Volunteers from the Earthkeepers club on campus collect and dump ... [ Read more ]

  One of the main reasons that I choose Busch Systems recycling containers for the campus of Youngstown State University is because of their high-quality recycled-content product lines.  It makes perfect sense to buy recycled-content products as it closes the recycling loop, supports the Industry and sets a positive.  It is also great for educational purposes to show students an end-product of recycling, emphasizing the ... [ Read more ]

In August 2010, Warren County Middle School moved into its new building.  The old high school had undergone a remarkable transformation and it was a pleasure to be in a ‘brand new’ building, have a fantastic new gym, and finally boast of having an auditorium and being able to have school assemblies there and not in an old gym!! However, despite all this, we ... [ Read more ]

  Here at MSU Recycling , we rely on over 50,000 students, staff, and faculty to recycle to provide our department with material and, more importantly, do their part to keep our campus green. In providing service to a university utilizing 2,200 containers in more than 200 buildings, the containers we use are an important part of the process. All of our ... [ Read more ]

Barrie, Ontario, April 11, 2011 — Paper coffee cups are a huge part of our waste stream.  In fact, billions of coffee cups make their way into landfills annually. It is clear that if a solution isn’t found to divert coffee cup waste, the negative impact on the environment will be substantial.  A recent announcement has stirred excitement in the ... [ Read more ]

As the world gets ready for Earth Day 2011 on April 22nd, a school organization in Texas is encouraging students to go the extra step and observe Earth Month. Best of all, they are running a contest for inventive, inclusive and innovative Earth Month projects. Green Ribbon Schools is an organization working with 160+ schools in Texas to help students reach their potential ... [ Read more ]

Executive Summary In late 2010 Michigan State University (MSU) launched a new recycling program using Busch Systems ‘Waste Watcher’ recycling containers .

Introduction As the founder of the German Green Party, Petra Kelly once said “If we don’t do the impossible, we shall be faced with the unthinkable.” It is time we answered Kelly’s call to action and set into motion the necessary steps to revitalize the earth, such as, integrating recycling programs within local communities. The simple practice of generating new ... [ Read more ]