Dive Brief:
- Rumpke Waste and Recycling has established an agreement to collect over 1.6 million pounds of recyclables in one year at the University of Dayton in Ohio. Rumpke will also support sustainability education in conjunction with the institution.
- The major focus of the collaboration will be education and increasing sustainability efforts on campus. Rumpke will facilitate learning by offering students real-world experiences such as plant tours, lectures and projects.
- The company will also help promote recycling initiatives in the surrounding community and assist the University in the Recyclemania competition.
Dive Insight:
Colleges are seeking to become more environmentally conscious as students show an increased interest and awareness about environmental issues. Over 650 colleges participated in Recyclemania in 2013, a competition that promotes waste reduction and recycling techniques to students.