Stetson Recycles!

Never before in the history of Stetson University has so much emphasis been put on environmental stewardship. Perhaps the most visible manifestation of this commitment is our vibrant, campus-wide recycling program.

Anyone strolling through campus will be exposed to “Stetson Recycles” signs, recycling update boards (current quantities are plotted against that of the previous year), recycling bins and 100% building participation, all of which serve to keep the issue at the forefront of our campus conscience.

The goal of our Stetson’s recycling program is simple: to divert as much material from the landfill as possible. It is our sincere aspiration to maintain a recycling program that assimilates the desires and interests of the campus community into a system that consistently outperforms the previous year.

What Stetson Recycles:

• Clean plastic with the number 1, 2 or 3 on the bottom
• Clean aluminum cans
• White office paper, cardboard, envelopes, notecards, notebook paper.

Where to Recycle on Campus:

• Most living spaces, office spaces and common areas have recycling bins. Please use the deskside bags available in the Commons Area to collect recyclables. When full simply deposit the material in an appropriate bin in or around your building.
• Deposit your plastic in front of the Library, next to the Coffee Kiosk, on the patio of the Hat Rack, in front of the Hollis Center, inside the Edmunds Center and on the back dock of Sage Hall.

Accomplishments during 2000-2001 academic year:

• 112,000 pounds of paper and cardboard
• 1,100 pounds of aluminum
• 255,000 polystyrene cups eliminated
• 74,000 polystyrene plates eliminated

Accomplishments during 2001-2002 academic year.

• 141,503 pounds of paper and cardboard
• 953 pound of aluminum
• 2,620 pounds of plastic
• 6,000 fluorescent bulbs
• Over 100 beds and mattresses reused at local assisted living facility
• polystyrene cups and plates eliminated from stream

Accomplishments 2002-2003, partial list:

• 105,780 pounds of paper and cardboard
• 400 pounds of aluminum
• 2,302 pounds of plastic
• Polystyrene cups and plates eliminated.

Accomplishments 2006-2007 to date (January):

• 93,000 pounds of paper and cardboard
• 150 pounds of aluminum
• 3,970 pounds of plastic

The Stetson University Warehouse has recycled nearly 1,100 printer and ink cartridges since 1999. Recycle your used ink cartridge by calling X8956!

BE SMART. REDUCE WHAT YOU CONSUME!