Recycling Reuse Technology Transfer Center

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#	Title	Date	Summary
1	Campaign urges students to "refill" Northern Iowan 114:19, p.2	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.
2	Peabody award winner comes to UNI Northern Iowan 114:11, p.2	10/02/2017	Peabody award winner, Majora Carter, will be giving a talk on environmental issues, the green economy, and economic development in low-status communities. This talk is a part of the Provost's Sustainability Lecture Series; photo.
3	UNI steps up recycling Northern Iowan 112:8, p.2	09/24/2015	The Physical Plant is working to maintain UNI's "Green College" title by altering its recycling process to include universal recycling bins.
4	Celebrating earth week Northern Iowan 111:52, p.4	04/23/2015	In celebration of earth week, UNI students, staff, and other volunteers cleaned up dry run creek.
5	Environmental Equity and Resilience Northern Iowan 111:41, p.1	03/05/2015	UNI will host its second regional sustainability conference.
6	Cards for a purpose Northern Iowan 111:28, p.1	01/15/2015	The Recycling and Reuse Technology Transfer Center is accepting used and unwanted greeting cards.
7	Tastes of salsa on UNI campus Northern Iowan 111:5, p.5	09/15/2014	The Recycling Reuse Technology Transfer Center hosted their first Creekside Harmony Garden Salsa Festival.
8	Tastes of salsa on UNI campus Northern Iowan 111:5, p.5	09/15/2014	The Recycling Reuse Technology Transfer Center hosted their first Creekside Harmony Garden Salsa Festival.
9	Earth Week in full bloom Northern Iowan 110:52, p.1	04/21/2014	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.
10	Scavenger hunt will go green Northern Iowan 110:22, p.5	11/12/2013	There will be a scavenger hunt hosted by the Recycling and Reuse of Technology Center in honor of America Recycles Day. Students can register for the scavenger hunt online for the chance to win prizes.
11	Earth Week campus events planned Northern Iowan 109:49, p.6	04/16/2013	There are various activities planed for Earth Week. Some of these include yoga, bike rides, and a campus cleanup project. This is a great way to educated students on the importance of a more sustainable world.
12	Couple competes to produce minimal waste in documentary Northern Iowan 108:51, p.2	04/17/2012	"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.
13	UNI's RRTTC to sponsor Environmental Health and Sustainability film series Public Relations News Release 2011:161, p.1	02/06/2012	The UNI Recycling and Reuse Technology Transfer Center will show the films "Crude Impact and Scarred Lands and Wounded Lives" as part of the Environmental Health and Sustainability film series.
14	UNI to host creek cleanup Public Relations News Release 2011:39, p.1	09/16/2011	The Recycling and Reuse Technology Transfer Center will host a cleanup for Dry Run Creek.
15	UNI feel effects of budget cuts Northern Iowan 108:3, p.1	09/02/2011	State support for UNI has been cut for the third straight year. This year's shortfall is 3.6 million dollars. Class sizes are increasing. Retirements are not being replaced. Programs are being cut; photo.
16	UNI 'Team ReCycle' to ride RAGBRAI Public Relations News Release 2011:12, p.1	07/26/2011	The Recycling and Reuse Technology Transfer Center will participate in RAGBRAI with "Team Recycle".
17	UNI finalizes budget for fiscal year 2012 Northern Iowan 107:60, p.1	07/22/2011	UNI remains committed to providing an affordable high-quality educational experience following another budget cut; totaling $4.3 million dollars. The university budget has been cut twenty four percent in the past four years.
18	Wetland cleanup Northern Iowan 107:52, p.3	04/22/2011	Recycling and Reuse Technology Transfer Center sponsored a cleanup of the UNI Wetland area; photo.
19	Serving Iowa's sustainability needs Northern Iowa Today 94:2, p.16	04/01/2011	Several centers on the UNI campus focus on innovation, consultation, and reducing waste; photo.
20	UNI film series promotes healthy and sustainable living Public Relations News Release 2010:250, p.1	03/22/2011	Center for Energy and Enviromental Education, Recycling and Reuse Tech Transfer Center, and the Healthy Cedar Valley Coalition hope the film will bring students and community members to discuss issues facing society in regards to the environment.
21	UNI to show 'Fresh' as part of new Sustainability Film Series. Public Relations News Release 2010:219, p.1	02/14/2011	"Fresh" focuses on how the food industry has been transformed into an industrial model, that if not carefully regulated can increase the likelihood of food contamination and environmental pollution.
22	Department of Residence encourages in-room recycling Northern Iowan 107:1, p.1	08/27/2010	All nine residence halls will have in-room recycling. The success of the Rider Recycling Revolution led to this move; photo.
23	UNI integrates in-room recycling to all residence halls Public Relations News Release 2010:12, p.1	08/17/2010	UNI distributed 2,800 recycling containers to dorm rooms and ROTH apartments. A room in each residence hall and ROTH has been designated as the collection center for sorting recycled plastic, tin, glass, caredboard, and mixed paper.
24	Eight UNI students put worms to work Public Relations News Release 2009:434, p.1	04/29/2010	UNI's Recycling & Reuse Technology Transfer Center (RRTTC) provided each student with a vermicompost kit, which included a 10-gallon bin drilled with holes and filled with "brown waste" and 10 dozen worms, called Red Wigglers.
25	Earth Day celebration to continue all week long Northern Iowan 106:50, p.1	04/16/2010	Movies, 5K run, UNI Unplugged, clearing litter from Dry Run Creek, and posters are just some of the activities planned for Earth Day.
26	UNI to celebrate Earth Week Public Relations News Release 2009:404, p.1	04/15/2010	Earth Week is a campus-wide event, which aims to involve the campus sommunity in environmental action and celebrate the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Earth Day activities are listed.
27	News Brief: Rider recycling revolution Northern Iowan 2010:29, p.1	01/22/2010	A recycling bin located in each room in Rider Hall has resulted in a 120.5% increase in recycling in one semester. The Recycling and Reuse Technology Transfer Center hopes to expand the project to other dorms in the future.
28	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.
29	UNI to celebrate Green Week, Oct. 18-24 Public Relations News Release 2009:114, p.1	10/12/2009	Green Week is a campus-wide event that serves to entertain, educate and inspire the campus community. NISG, and other organizations, wants to reach out to individuals who have not yet considered the consequences of environmental ignorance.
30	Rider Recycling Revolution spurs students to be environmentally minded Northern Iowan 106:3, p.1	09/04/2009	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.
31	Recycling Revolution hits Rider Hall Public Relations News Release 2009:8, p.1	08/18/2009	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
32	UNI's RRTTC 'Get Your Green On' to expand its reach Public Relations News Release 2008:598, p.1	07/08/2009	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.
33	UNI to host series of events celebrating Earth Day Public Relations News Release 2008:468, p.1	04/14/2009	"Get Your Green On," Available events include tours of the Botanical Center, a 5K run/walk, an environmental job booth, live music and free bike tune-ups.
34	Films on environmental health issues to show at UNI March 26 and 31 Public Relations News Release 2008:390, p.1	03/11/2009	"Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick" and "A Sense of Wonder" will both precede Sandra Steingraber's visit to UNI on April 6. "A Sense of Wonder" drew attention to the presence of toxic chemicals in the environment in the 1950's.
35	Healthier environments for kids to be focus of talk at UNI Public Relations News Release 2008:132, p.1	10/10/2008	Christine Ziebold, a pediatrician at the UNI Children's Hospital Division of Infectious Diseases, will discuss practical strategies in creating healthier environments for our children in the Center for Energy and Environmental Education auditorium.
36	Go Green Program Northern Iowan 105:11, p.2	10/07/2008	"Get Your Green ON" program encourages recycling, reuse, and reduction. Lincoln elementary students will be involved with the project this semester; photo.
37	Lincoln Elementary students to take part in UNI green program Public Relations News Release 2008:101, p.1	09/25/2008	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.
38	UNI will hold celebration in honor of Earth Day Public Relations News Release 2007:608, p.1	04/16/2008	Program will include clothing drive, displays, recycling demonstration, and workshops.
39	Recycling at UNI a winning solution Public Relations News Release 2007:365, p.1	01/17/2008	Many people have taken advantage of the recycling drop-off site near the Physical Plant.
40	UNI celebrates grand opening of Business and Community Services Building Public Relations News Release 2007:107, p.1	08/17/2007	The grand opening of the Business and Community Services Building will be August 25.
41	UNI to provide media special access to new Business and Community Services Building and programs, Tuesday, August 21 Public Relations News Release 2007:104, p.1	08/15/2007	The dedication of the Business and Community Services Building will be August 25.
42	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	04/16/2007	The Earth Day Celebration will be taking place Tuesday, April 17.
43	News Brief/Calendar of Events Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	10/30/2006	The Polymer Research and Materials Innovation Service Laboratory open house is Tuesday, October 31.
44	Earth Day and 'Sole Power' celebration to take place at UNI Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	04/12/2006	UNI will host the fourth annual Earth Day and "Sole Power" celebration on the UNI campus.
45	UNI prof to deliver keynote address at EURO Summer School in Netherlands Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	05/11/2005	Catherine Zeman will give an address entitled "Sustainable Management of Water and Resources: A Global Task for Survival."
46	Earth Day and Sole Power encourage students to conserve energy, help save environment Northern Iowan 101:52, p.1	04/19/2005	Festivities are planned to celebrate Earth Day; photo.
47	UNI center director hopeful about country's recycling efforts Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	11/15/2004	Catherine Zeman will advocate that simple acts of recycling can make a difference.
48	Earth Day challenge: leave the car at home Northern Iowan 100:52, p.1	04/20/2004	UNI holds Earth Day Celebration in order for people to learn more about the environment; photo.
49	UNI offers cell phone recycling Northern Iowan 100:12, p.5	10/10/2003	Program encourages students to recycle their old cell phones on October 24.
50	UNI center accepting cell phones for recycling Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	10/02/2003	Recycling and Reuse Technology Transfer Center will distribute phones to domestic violence shelters.