What is RecycleMania?

RecycleMania is a competition between universities of all sizes to promote waste production on campuses across the country. Over 8 weeks UMBC will report our recycling and trash collection rates to RecycleMania Inc, a non-profit made up of various university sustainability coordinators. Our rates will be compared to other participants and ranked according to overall efficiency. Efficiency is determined by total amount of recyclables, least amount of trash, highest recycling rate, and other variables. For more information about the competition visit www.recyclemaniacs.org.

UMBC’s Goals

In 2014 UMBC was ranked in the top 100 of 273 participating universities and we want to continue towards the top of the heap. To accomplish this Sustainability Coordinators on campus are implementing new, permanent signage at trash sorting locations in the commons, residence halls, RAC, and other locations on campus. There will be a variety of celebrations and competitions on campus as well, running 8 weeks from the beginning of February. Faculty and staff in addition to clubs, residence halls, frats, and other student orgs will be participating over the course of the competition to promote sustainability on campus and move UMBC to the forefront of the national sustainability movement.

How Can You Help?

Check out sustainability.umbc.edu for any information you’ll need about sustainability on campus. The website contains various guides and links to help you go green at home, at school, and in life. For information on helping to coordinate the competition or other sustainability events during the year, email tanvig1@umbc.edu.

Event Schedule:

-Kickoff Fair on Commons Mainstreet – February 5th 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

-Weekly Recyclemania Tabling Events: Commons Mainstreet from 12-1 PM

• Monday 2/9: Exchange your plastic water bottles to receive a new   reusable one!
• Tuesday 2/17: "Trash on Your Back" Challenge sign-ups
• Wednesday 2/25: "Trash on Your Back" Photo competition booth
• Monday 3/2: Turn in plastic grocery bags for a surprise!
• Monday 3/9: Cupcake decorating
• Wednesday 3/25: TBD

Who had a blast celebrating Earth Day?

We did!

Wednesday’s EcoFest event on the quad drew crowds of students, faculty, and even visitors! All of us at SEA would like to thank our wonderful performers, MCs, and on campus and off campus groups for the energy and effort that made this such a memorable experience.

Let us know who you met at EcoFest, what you liked, and what you want to see next time!

If you want to know more, we are Students for Environmental Awareness. We strive to raise awareness about the environment and justice.

We also provide opportunities for students to work for change through service and activism. Join us for one of our general body meetings: Mondays from 12-1 pm in Commons 331. We'll be at Quadmania this Saturday!

Visit our facebook page for photos, videos, and more!

Thank you so much for celebrating the Earth with us. Have a great weekend and good luck on your exams!