PPD welcomes Recycling Division July 1
In an effort to create a more sustainable environment by improving the effectiveness of recycling efforts on campus, the Recycling Division will be moving from the Safety and Risk Services department to the Physical Plant Department effective July 1, 2009.
“Safety and Risk Services has been the home of the Recycling Division for many years,” said Donna Smith, Director of Safety and Risk Services. “Now we want to ensure the future effectiveness of the program. This is the next logical step in an evolving program. The Physical Plant Department has the resources, staff and facilities available that can ensure the future growth of recycling. We are sorry to lose the program, but happy to see the potential for UNM’s recycling efforts to grow and flourish.”
Over the years, the UNM campus community has made great progress by increasing the amount of materials recycled, thereby reducing landfill waste. Recycling stations have been placed all over campus and students have been getting more involved with recycling. As a result, many more items are recyclable such as phone books, CDs, printer cartridges and Styrofoam. Recycling events, such as the e-waste event during UNM's Family Weekend, really show the community how UNM is giving back.
Also excited about the change, the Physical Plant Department welcomes the opportunity for new ideas and new ways to recycle. For more information on recycling contact Recycling Manager Linda McCormick at 269-6131.
Media Contact: Benson Hendrix, (505) 277-1816; e-mail: bhendrix@unm.edu
Posted by scarr at June 9, 2009 10:55 AM