Recycling History
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!
- 2003 - Building Service workers switched to using microfibers in building maintenance. This means less water use, less chemical use, a more sanitary environment, and waste reduction.
- 2004 - Miami wins RecycleMania out of 17 participating universities nationwide! 2.4 millions pounds were recycled total and Miami recycled 58.28 lbs/person.
- 2006 - Miami introduces Unplugged!, an on-campus energy reduction competition. Total, there was a 27% energy reduction which saved the university $42,912.00.
- 2008 - RecycleMania climbs to 400 participating colleges and universities.
- 2008 - Green-cleaning products are implemented during March in building maintenance. Not only is this more friendly for the environment but also for employees and residents.
- 2009 - Recylemania campetition includes academic halls in nation-wide competition.
- 2010 - Miami installs 10 outdoor recycling/trash receptacles around campus.
