RECYCLING/ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM - UC's History
As part of its environmental stewardship efforts, UC’s Recycling/Environmental Program recycles over 4,600 tons of recycled products annually. (View the Detailed Annual Recycling Statistics in PDF format). Facilities Management has also launched numerous energy management programs to meet the challenges of funding reductions, energy demands and environmental impacts.
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History of Recycling at UC
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1991 |
- Through a Department of Natural Resources grant, 8 thirty-yard recycling containers are purchased and installed
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1992 |
- Compacted Cardboard recycling unit installed at MSB Dock
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1996 |
- Facilities Management starts recycling white paper in three buildings. Efforts are expanded to include newspaper, aluminum cans, cardboard, plastics and glass
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1997/1998 |
- $23,000 is spent on expanding recycling efforts
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1998 |
- Earth Company (UC Student Group) places aluminum can recycling containers in 7 buildings, with student volunteers emptying them into central containers for pick up
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1998 |
- Earth Company discontinues efforts and Facilities Management’s Moving Crew takes over, expanding to 27 locations
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2003-2005 |
- 51 co-mingle containers placed throughout Main Street
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2006 |
- 15 co-mingle containers placed throughout Varsity Village
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2008 |
- Facilities Management purchased recycling containers for the student group "sed" that organized a voluntary recycling effort within the College of Design, Architecture, Arts, and Planning facilities.
- Working with a grant from the Hamilton County Solid Waste Management District, purchased 100 additional recycling containers to expanding the voluntary recycling effort on Uptown West Campus.
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Current Recycling at UC
- 64 buildings currently are included in voluntary or funded mixed commingle or office paper recycling programs.
- Items currently recycled include: office paper, cardboard, newspaper, fluorescent light bulbs, skids, scrap metal, tires, batteries, oil, antifreeze, leaves, brush, trees, fly ash.
- 52 alternative fuel vehicles are currently maintained in the UC fleet, complying with the Energy Policy Act of 1992.
- Maintain representation in the LEEDS Committee and the Environmental Sustainability Committee.
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Recycling Results
| Calendar Year |
Tons Recycled |
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1991 |
250 |
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1999 |
942 |
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2000 |
5,780 |
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2001 |
5,064 |
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2002 |
4,566 |
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2003 |
4,522 |
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2004 |
4,902 |
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2005 |
4,825 |
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2006 |
4,633 |
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2007 |
3,803 |
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Other Recycling and Environmental Activities
UC Recycling/Environmental Achievements
The University of Cincinnati’s tradition of environmental stewardship has been recognized by numerous agencies and organizations. Recycling and environmental awards and achievements include the following:
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2008 |
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2006
and 2007 |
- Recognized by U.S. EPA Waste Wise Program for participating in Recycle Mania, an inter-collegiate recycling competition
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2002 |
- Hamilton County Solid Waste District- Recycler of the Year
Recycling Community Award from Rumpke Recycling |
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2001 |
- Regional Award for Corporate Energy Management from the Association of Energy Engineers
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2000 |
- Recognized by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Recycling and Litter Prevention
- Received the Ohio Governor’s Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency
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1999 |
- Energy Management Executive of the Year Award from the Association of Energy Engineers
- Honor Society Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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1998 |
- Honor Society Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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1997 |
- Received Energy Star for Best Educational Materials from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Awarded Green Lights Energy Star Project Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
- Earned the Ohio Governor’s Award for Excellence in Energy Efficiency
- Received Ohio Senate Honors for Energy Excellence
- Received Honor Society Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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1995 |
- Earned Energy Management Award from Cincinnati Gas & Electric
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