Miami University has long been supporting and promoting sustainability and sound environmental practices through its academic programs and plant operations.

• 1989 - Miami University initiates the Recycling Program



• 1990 - ‘Miami Recycles’ is established



• 1992 - MRF works wonders at Miami with 40% waste reduction, saving about $60,000 in disposal fees



• 1994 - Coordination with Goodwill Industries aids in another successful year



• 1996 - Recycling efforts save $80,000 (cardboard recovery increases 244% over the previous year)



• 1998 - Recycling named official Waste Management Program



• 1999 - Residence Hall students contribute to recycling success - 18.8 tons worth $1,165



• 2000 - ‘Miami Recycles’ sets a new recycling record with more than $180,000 worth savings in landfill fees



• 2001 - ‘Recycle Mania’ happens! MU beats OU at the inter-school recycling competition. MU also initiates an ‘intra-school’ contest with the different residence halls



• 2002 - MU participates in ‘Recycle Mania’ for a consecutive second year, along with OU, Bowling Green & Harvard



• 2003 - ‘Recycle Mania’ up to 8 participating schools!