Go Green with LEAF!

Of all of the changes that were made to campus over the summer, perhaps the greatest one was the implementation of single stream recycling.

What’s single stream recycling you ask? Only the best thing ever! It’s so simple you barely need to think, and we’ve substantially increased the number of items we can recycle on campus!

Here is what you need to know:

You no longer need to separate paper from other recyclables, such as cans and bottles; all recyclables can now go into the same recycling bin!

You can recycle the following materials in the same bin:

-white & colored office/            notebook paper,

newspaper, magazines

-corrugated cardboard

-all metal and aluminum

-food boxes (such as cereal)

-plastic containers #1-7                   (including Solo cups!)

-all glass

-empty milk and juice

cartons

Remember, all containers must be relatively clean and free of food and drink, so please empty them out first. Never put food or liquid in a recycling bin because it contaminates the entire bin. Also, place your recyclables into the bins LOOSE; they will not be recycled if they are concealed in plastic bags.

The following are NOT accepted in campus recycling bins:

-plastic bags

-Styrofoam

-food

-pizza boxes

-batteries

-electronics

Keep in mind: no one is forcing you to recycle, but please do not ruin it for those who do recycle by putting garbage into recycling bins.

If you have any questions or want to get involved with the environmental movement on campus, join the Leaders for Environmental Action at Fairfield (LEAF) group on Facebook, email leaf.fairfield@gmail.com, or follow @ FU_Recycle on Twitter.