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A new, environmentally friendly Tide rolls in

A new, environmentally friendly Tide rolls in

Heather Buchanan October 26, 2015

After finishing a refreshing beverage on the Quad on game days, fans face the dilemma of how to dispose the can or bottle. For most fans the only option, or the most convenient option, is to toss it in...

'The Green Scene' movie series educates on recycling

'The Green Scene' movie series educates on recycling

Jake Warner July 22, 2015

Many people argue the beneficial nature of recycling – however, the average citizen doesn’t take a direct approach to “being green.”The Tuscaloosa Environmental Services Department hopes to change...

Group recycles gowns

Group recycles gowns

Paige Henderson February 18, 2015

For many students, graduation gowns serve as a point of pride, as they represent the pay off for years of hard work. However, most of these gowns are worn once for a short amount of time and then never...

Groups support recycling initiatives for September

Groups support recycling initiatives for September

Laura Testino September 6, 2014

RecycleBama, an SGA-led initiative, is encouraging the University to take more responsibility for its impact on the environment by implementing Sustainable September. The three week series of events supporting...

UA strives to reduce waste

Katie Shepherd September 1, 2014

What happens to your waste when it is thrown into a recycling bin? At The University of Alabama, it is sent to a recycling plant in Birmingham along with around 1,650 tons of other plastic, paper and aluminum...

Earth Day reminds campus community of importance of recycling

Letter to the Editor April 22, 2012

Every year, we celebrate Earth Day. For UA this year, it ought to serve as a call to action for students to be more engaged in recycling and taking care of the Earth. As a university, we need to look...

Campus gets cash for trash

Campus gets cash for trash

Jasmine Cannon April 4, 2012

The University of Alabama Recycling Department recycles a variety of items that can turn into fast cash. A tractor-trailer of 44,000 pounds of compacted recycled paper leaves the dock at least once a week,...

A look inside the recycling process at the University

A look inside the recycling process at the University

Sydney Newman October 5, 2011

Every item placed in a recycling bin on the UA campus is taken to the University Recycling Center. Located on 14th Street, the University Recycling Center is the destination for typical recyclable products:...