EIU Recycling
Eastern Illinois University's recycling program was established in 1992 in order to meet a state mandate that requires all Illinois universities to reduce their waste stream 40% by the year 2000. Not only is our voluntary recycling program helping to meet this goal, it also creates a more environmentally responsible campus, provides student employment opportunities, and has enabled us to participate in a joint project with a local school district's training program, providing real work experiences for students who are developmentally disabled. Please use the correct container for the recycled goods. This will help us move quickly and allow more goods to be recycled.
Surplus Office Supply Store
Eastern now has open a surplus office supply store. Bring in your surplus office supplies to the supply store; then see what we have that you need. We have reams of paper (assorted colors and sizes), slide carousels, legal file folders and hangers, toners, cassette tapes, reel to reel tapes, and other assorted products. So come and check us out aon the east side of Central Receiving. We are in the white building closest to Obrien parking lot in the Facilities Planning and Management Complex. Come to the south side of the building and the door is marked. Just leave what you have as surplus, sign out and take what you can use. There is no charge for this service to your department. How long has it been since you got something for free? For information, contact Ryan Siegel.
EIU Recycling Program Links of Interest
Government web sites:
Preferable Products Procurement Program
Environmental Protection Agency
Universities:
Harvard University
Northwestern University
Princeton
Grants:
Federal government grants
Other intresting links:
Check this out and to start it, click on the link on the right hand side of the video-it gets stuck if you click on the play button on the video...
America Recycles Day - http://nrc-recycle.org/americarecycles.aspx
November 15th is America Recycles Day, and to celebrate, we're asking you to take a pledge.
A pledge to come together and recycle better, because it’s easier to make a difference now more than ever.
Responsible Purchasing Network - http://www.responsiblepurchasing.org/purchasing_guides/bottled_water/
This Guide provides information about the impacts of bottled water and the responsible strategies that institutions have used in their bottled water purchasing decisions.
The Secret Life Series - http://secret-life.org
Ever wonder what happens when we toss old cell phones in the trash? Take the paper we read in the morning, and the jeans and t-shirts we wear. Have you ever considered what impacts these products have on the environment, from beginning to end?
Sustainable You A Guide to Living Green at NU
Responsible Purchasing Network - http://www.responsiblepurchasing.org/purchasing_guides/bottled_water/
This Guide provides information about the impacts of bottled water and the responsible strategies that institutions have used in their bottled water purchasing decisions.
The Secret Life Series - http://secret-life.org
Ever wonder what happens when we toss old cell phones in the trash? Take the paper we read in the morning, and the jeans and t-shirts we wear. Have you ever considered what impacts these products have on the environment, from beginning to end?
Sustainable You A Guide to Living Green at NU
This video documents an experiment conducted by BGSU, Ohio EPA, and Rader Environmental Services. Toxic mercury vapors can not be seen with the naked eye. However, mercury vapors can create a shadow when placed between a short-wave ultraviolet light source and a fluorescent background.
It is similar to US EPA Fact Sheets but this is put together by the University of Michigan's Center for Sustainable Systems. It has fact sheets on US Municipal Solid Waste, US Material Use, Commercial and Residential Buildings, US Food System and others...
Take some time to think about the environmental effects of your shopping this year.
Where possible, make changes to helpprotect the environment.
Reports
Recycle and Landfills:
Year 2009
Eastern Illinois University Collection Totals For 2009 - pdf
Year 2008
Eastern Illinois University Collection Totals For 2008 - pdf
Year 2007
Eastern Illinois University Collection Totals For 2007 - pdf
