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Bruss--Jennifer M. (Recycling and Reuse Technology Transfer Center)

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1 UNI's Spring clothing drive
Guthrie--Peyton (Student--2023)
Northern Iowan 119:40, p.05
3/2/2023 March 6 through March 8, 2023 UNI is encouraging students to donate any new or gently used clothing into bins that will be located in campus dorms lobbies or Maucker Union. The clothes will then be put on sale in April in the Maucker Ballroom and all of the proceeds will go to Panther Pantry; photo.
2 Go green with campus cleanup
Nelson--Luke (Student--2022)
Northern Iowan 119:17, p.01
10/24/2022 The Recycling & Reuse Technology Transfer Center (RRTTC) is hosting a campus cleanup event. Students are encouraged to sign help to help with the cleanup ending with a visit to Chad's Pizza; photo.
3 RRTTC to host wetland clean-up
Weber--Colby (Class of 2020)
Northern Iowan 116:14, p.01
10/17/2019 The Recycling and Reuse Technology Transfer Center (RRTTC) met in the northern Wellness and Recreation Center (WRC) parking lot to clean up the ponds north of the WRC. This was in an effort to clean up trash from the local wetlands before winter arrives. This event has been going on for 14 year and is one way for give back to the planet; photo.
4 Campaign urges students to "refill"
Flanders--Anna (Student--2017)
Northern Iowan 114:19, p.02
10/30/2017 Several groups on campus are banding together to host the Refill Not Landfill event. In an effort to encourage students to use refillable water bottles, they will be handing out free water bottles in various locations around campus.
5 Celebrating earth week
Hinz--Taylor (Student--2014)
Northern Iowan 111:52, p.4
4/23/2015 In celebration of earth week, UNI students, staff, and other volunteers cleaned up dry run creek.
6 Tastes of salsa on UNI campus
Schulz--Makaela Jo
Northern Iowan 111:5, p.5
9/15/2014 The Recycling Reuse Technology Transfer Center hosted their first Creekside Harmony Garden Salsa Festival.
7 Tastes of salsa on UNI campus
Schulz--Makela Jo (Student--2014)
Northern Iowan 111:5, p.5
9/15/2014 The Recycling Reuse Technology Transfer Center hosted their first Creekside Harmony Garden Salsa Festival.
8 Earth Week in full bloom
Upah--Kaylin (Student--2014)
Northern Iowan 110:52, p.1
4/21/2014 There are several events on campus promoting Earth Week. These events all focus on ways to reduce environmental impact and protect the environment from pollution.
9 UNI Lifelong University announces fall 2013 courses
Public Relations News Release 2013:27, p.1
8/30/2013 The Lifelong University will be offering several courses this fall. These courses are not worth any credit and are taught by UNI faculty. Course fees range from $20 to $40 and are over a variety of topics.
10 Couple competes to produce minimal waste in documentary
Wilkins--Alan Michael (Student--2011)
Northern Iowan 108:51, p.2
4/17/2012 "The Clean Bin Project", a documentary, was shown at the CEEE. The film showed the efforts of two roommates to cut down on waste. Washing Ziploc bags for reuse and making their own toothpaste helped reduce waste.
11 UNI 'Team ReCycle' to ride RAGBRAI
Public Relations News Release 2011:12, p.1
7/26/2011 The Recycling and Reuse Technology Transfer Center will participate in RAGBRAI with "Team Recycle".
12 Earth Day celebration to continue all week long
Zidon--Rachel Margaret (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 106:50, p.1
4/16/2010 Movies, 5K run, UNI Unplugged, clearing litter from Dry Run Creek, and posters are just some of the activities planned for Earth Day.
13 Timothy Wenk to perform 'The Magic of Recycling' at Cedar Falls elementary schools
Public Relations News Release 2009:165, p.1
11/10/2009 The 45-to 50-minute show is designed to teach elementary school students about the benefits of recycling. Through audience participation, comedy and the visual impact of magic, students learn what recycling is, why it's important, and how to do it.
14 Rider Recycling Revolution spurs students to be environmentally minded
Zidon--Rachel Margaret (Student--2008)
Northern Iowan 106:3, p.1
9/4/2009 Rider Hall has been named a pilot project for the Recycling and Reuse Technology Transfer Center. Recycling bins have been placed in each room. Students and residence assistant response has been positive; photo.
15 Recycling Revolution hits Rider Hall
Public Relations News Release 2009:8, p.1
8/18/2009 In an effort to help students learn about responsible recycling practices, a pilot recycling program will take place this fall. Recycling containers will be placed in each room for student use, and measurements will be taken on a weekly basis.f
16 UNI's RRTTC 'Get Your Green On' to expand its reach
Public Relations News Release 2008:598, p.1
7/8/2009 The pilot project launched at Lincoln Elementary School last year will be implemented for kindergarten through sixth grades at all elementary schools in Cedar Falls during the 2009-2010 academic year.
17 Go Green Program
Cook--Lindsey K. (Student--2005)
Northern Iowan 105:11, p.2
10/7/2008 "Get Your Green ON" program encourages recycling, reuse, and reduction. Lincoln elementary students will be involved with the project this semester; photo.
18 Lincoln Elementary students to take part in UNI green program
Public Relations News Release 2008:101, p.1
9/25/2008 Students in grades one, three, and five will be "getting their green on" this fall when UNI's Recycling and Reuse Technology Transfer Center launches a comprehensive education program on recycling, reusing, and reducing waste.
19 UNI gets its green on
Fleming--Rachel M. (Student--2006)
Northern Iowan 104:51, p.1
4/22/2008 UNI celebrates Earth Day with exhibits, helpful hints, workshops, and free food; photo.

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