Over a 10-week period, schools compete in different contests to see which institution can collect the largest amount of recyclables, the least amount of trash, and have the highest recycling rate. All participating schools are required to report measurements on a weekly basis in pounds. The university that recycles the most wins.

As of the third week, Ohio University was 23rd in the overall standings for Grand Champion. In the fourth week we moved up to 16th! Visit http://www.recyclemaniacs.org/results.asp for more results.

 
January 29th through
April 8, 2006

The 2006 Recyclemania competition, the sixth annual, is the most broad-reaching in history including schools from 33 states around the country. The competition pits Ohio University against more than 90 other universities. This year, all faculty, staff, administrators, and students are on the University's RecycleMania team.

RecycleMania provides many ways to gain recognition, including RecycleMania trophies for the winners of each competition. This years' trophy is being made right here on campus!

MORE INFORMATION:

RecycleMania:http://www.recyclemaniacs.org 

Recycling at Ohio University:
http://www.facilities.ohiou.edu/recycle/

TARGETED ITEMS:

• paper
• metal cans
• brown and clear glass
• magazines and catalogues
• plastic bottles
• newspaper
• cardboard