The University of Maryland will be "recycle central" over the next few months, as it takes part in a nation-wide competition with 199 other colleges and universities to see who can recycle the most. "Recyclemania" as it's called, runs from January 28 through April 1.
A state law - the Maryland Recycling Act - requires all counties and state units - including the University of Maryland - to recycle. Since its enactment in 1998, more than 1,000,000 tons of trash have been recycled throughout Maryland each year. The university has been working hard on its own recycling program - which stands at 20% and rising. "The University of Maryland has placed a high priority on recycling over the past few years," says Student Affairs Vice President Linda Clement. She says that while Maryland has made good progress, entering the Recyclemania contest will help "maintain and enhance this upward trend." Of course it helps that a number of rival ACC schools are also in the contest. "From paper to bottles and from cardboard to cans, let's trash the Blue Devils, Tar Heels, and Cavaliers!" says University Relations Vice President Remington Brodie with a smile.
