Recyclemania at UConn:
Who knew recycling could get so competitive?
Recyclemania 2009
Training for 2009 has officially started. Be sure to see the links below for reviewing UConn's recycling guidelines and to see the official 2008 Recyclemania standings.
The 2008 Recyclemania competition came to an exciting end on April 5, 2008. The UConn Huskies had a great rookie year, particularly in the Gorilla Prize division. As UConn's recycling rate continues to increase the Huskies are in a position to be a top competitor in future competitions. Goals for upcoming years include participating in the waste minimization category and improving the university's per capita recycling rate.
Thank you for recycling!
2008 Competition Results:
How the Huskies Measured Up
January 27-April 5, 2008
Per Capita Classic:
Which school can collect the largest amount of acceptable recyclables per person?
81st out of 180
15.52 lbs of cumulative recyclables per person
Gorilla:
Which school can recycle the highest gross tonnage, regardless of campus population?
32nd out of 200!
38,7664.40 lbs total!
Targeted Material: Paper:
Which school can recycle the largest amount of paper?
50th out of 163 schools
8.70 lbs/person
Targeted Material: Cardboard
Which school can recycle the largest amount of cardboard?
71st out of 160 schools
5.23 lbs/person
Targeted Material: Cans & Bottles
Which school can recycle the largest amount of cans and bottles?
79th out of 161 schools
1.59 lbs/person.
We may not have come in first, but we participated and were in the top 50% or better for all categories
- that's a great start for a first try!
Excellent Job Huskies!
