Recycling

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	Title	Date	Summary
51	News Brief: Rider recycling revolution Zidon--Rachel Margaret (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 2010:29, p.1	1/22/2010	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.
52	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.
53	Wasteful practices escalate paper costs Jensen--Brice Tyler (Student--2009) Northern Iowan 106:20, p.1	11/6/2009	Student impatience blamed for the overuse of printing at Rod Library. Fliers and a new policy of a forty page limit are aimed to help reduce waste. Paper is recycled, but increased costs of paper and toner require action; photo.
54	UNI offers waste reduction workshops for graduate credit Public Relations News Release 2009:144, p.1	11/2/2009	Waste Reduction: Addressing the Overlooked "R," a one-hour course, will be held at the Scott Area Recycling Center in Davenport as a two-part course in January and April of 2010.
55	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.
56	Green Week encourages environmental awareness Anderson--John David (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 106:11, p.2	10/6/2009	Presentations and discussions during Green Week will allow students to consider the consequences of environmental changes. A campus conversation will be held. Energy efficient light bulbs will be distributed. "King Corn" will be shown; photo.
57	Vanity unites with Cotton Inc. to promote denim jean recycling Zaputil--Racqel Marie (Student--2007) Northern Iowan 106:9, p.12	9/29/2009	Companies strive to collect 100,000 pairs of donated jeans, which will be recycled into environmentally-friendly Ultra Touch Natural Cotton Fiber Insulation to aid communities in need.
58	GreenProject UNI sponsors 2009 Wind Generation Festival Public Relations News Release 2009:41, p.1	9/11/2009	The purpose of the festival is to spread the excitement of the green movement at the College. "We want students to be the change, to know that their voices will be heard when it comes to bettering our campus."
59	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.
60	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
61	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.
62	Teachers to explore waste reduction Workshop includes tour of Boone County Landfill Public Relations News Release 2008:558, p.1	6/3/2009	Waste reduction: it's the 'overlooked 'R'" and the subject of an interdisciplinary graduate-credit course designed specifically for K-12 teachers.
63	UNI's NABL Center develops technology that opens the door for biobased motor oils Public Relations News Release 2008:560, p.1	6/3/2009	The National Ag-Based Lubricants (NABL) Center has developed a technology that continuously recycle engine oil, overcoming the problem of oxidation stability and allowing biobased engine oil to be used in diesel engines.
64	No excuse for not recycling Boevers--Cassandra Mae (Student--2008) Northern Iowan 105:27, p.8	12/12/2008	Offers tips for recycling material that should not simply go into the wastebasket.
65	UNI, City of Cedar Falls announce rising numbers at campus recycling site Public Relations News Release 2008:237, p.1	11/20/2008	The second-year anniversary of the collaboration with the City of Cedar Falls celebrates nearly 18 percent improvement in tons recycled at the city/university recycling collection site. The largest increases were in newsprint, paper, and plastic bags.
66	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.
67	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.
68	UNI is aware of recycling Miller--Zanetta Liza (Student--2007) Northern Iowan 104:51, p.5	4/22/2008	UNI is involved in paper recycling and collaborating with the city of Cedar Falls. Recycle bins are located in many areas on campus.
69	UNI will hold celebration in honor of Earth Day Public Relations News Release 2007:608, p.1	4/16/2008	Program will include clothing drive, displays, recycling demonstration, and workshops.
70	One man's trash is another man's treasure Glaser--Jordan Moye (Student--2007) Northern Iowan 104:28, p.5	1/18/2008	Urges people to conserve resources and not to throw away perfectly usable items.
71	Recycling at UNI a winning solution Public Relations News Release 2007:365, p.1	1/17/2008	Many people have taken advantage of the recycling drop-off site near the Physical Plant.
72	Dining green Fleming--Rachel M. (Student--2006) Northern Iowan 104:15, p.4	10/16/2007	Maucker Union and catered events by UNI have implemented ideas to reduce waste. Food is served in reusable containers. Napkins are smaller; photo.
73	UNI group makes global warming local Lee--Yi-Hsuan (Student--2006) Northern Iowan 103:35, p.10	2/6/2007	Goal of Green Project UNI is education of students on issues relating to waste reduction; photo.
74	'Going green' goal of new student group Northern Iowan 103:16, p.1	10/20/2006	Recycling on campus has a new emphasis from student-based groups; photo.
75	UNI offers two waste reduction graduate credit workshops for teachers Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	10/4/2006	Waste Reduction: Addressing the Overlooked "R," and Service Learning: Moving "Reduce, Reuse and Recycling" Beyond the Classroom are the two available courses for teachers.
76	UNI, City of Cedar Falls teaming up for on-campus recycling project Public Relations News Release 2006:0, p.1	9/26/2006	The University of Northern Iowa and the City of Cedar Falls have provided a city/university collection site for recycling.
77	UNI waste reduction workshop introduces teachers to reduction reuse and recycling Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	5/12/2006	Two-part course in Maquoketa encourages recycling and reducing waste.
78	UNI mini-workshop introduces education majors to reduction, reuse and recycling Public Relations News Release 2005:0, p.1	4/10/2006	Central college students were introduced to waste reduction at a mini-workshop held by UNI's CEEE; list of participants provided.
79	E-waste a nationwide concern, recycling options available Ory--Lindsey (Student--2005) Northern Iowan 102:32, p.1	1/27/2006	There are places in Cedar Falls that offer recycling centers for old electronics, thereby reducing waste; photo.
80	UNI waste reduction workshop introduces teachers to reduction reuse and recycling Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	4/21/2005	Thirty-four area teachers attened workshop on "Waste Reduction: Addressing the Overlooked 'R;'" includes list of participants.
81	UNI Center for Energy & Environmental Education to introduce Value Added program Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	2/11/2005	New program stresses the importance of recycling.
82	Waste reduction workshop for credit Northern Iowan 101:29, p.2	1/14/2005	UNI will offer a one credit hour workshop on waste reduction.
83	UNI professor Catherine Zeman named 'Recycler of the Year' Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	12/2/2004	First woman to receive award from the Iowa Recycling Association.
84	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.
85	UNI waste reduction specialist explains why America's recycling efforts have decreased Public Relations News Release 2004:0, p.1	7/12/2004	Explains possible reasons for the decline in recycling practices in America.
86	UNI waste reduction workshop introduces teachers to reduction, reuse, and recycling Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	6/14/2004	Iowa teachers attend professional development course on waste reduction as a part of conservation efforts.
87	UNI waste reduction workshop targets middle school teachers Public Relations News Release 2003:0, p.1	12/15/2003	Teachers can earn graduate credit by attending the UNI Center for Energy and Environmental Education's "Waste Reduction: Addressing the Overlooked 'R'" workshop held in Grinnell on Friday, January 23, 2004, Saturday, January 24, and Saturday, April 17.
88	UNI offers cell phone recycling Szeszycki--Emily (Student--2001) Northern Iowan 100:12, p.5	10/10/2003	Program encourages students to recycle their old cell phones on October 24.
89	Reduce, reuse and recycle Public Relations News Release 2002:442, p.1	4/7/2003	Benefits of recycling will be discussed.
90	Is Union recycling just a big waste? Blome--Jessica Northern Iowan 99:31, p.1	1/28/2003	The remodeling and expansion of the Maucker Union has changed the way the facility handles its recyclable material.
91	Is College Hill a garbage mound? Cisco--Laura (Student--2001-2003) Northern Iowan 99:21, p.1	11/12/2002	Public Works Director Doyle Smith says that a small amount of recycling by college students would be a big help; photo.
92	Parents' home threatened by proposed Ottumwa landfill Klodt--Joseph R. (Student--2002) Northern Iowan 99:20, p.9	11/8/2002	Feels it's a shame to see good farmland covered by trash because recycling is not done as much as it could be.
93	One person's junk is another person's treasure Public Relations News Release 2001:517, p.1	6/10/2002	Latest product of recycling is glasphalt.
94	Do your part: recycle Peterson--Amy Elizabeth (Class of 2003) Northern Iowan 98:49, p.11	4/12/2002	Encourages readers to recycle and help reduce the amount of solid waste in the landfills.
95	Debating the bottle bill Public Relations News Release 2001:260, p.1	1/14/2002	The recent controversy over can recycling will be discussed by Allen Hayes.
96	Merry recycled Christmas Public Relations News Release 2001:239, p.1	12/17/2001	Michaela Rich will offer suggestions for "eco-friendly" gifts.
97	Recycling an option on campus Weiskircher--Heidi B. (Classes of 2005 and 2006) Northern Iowan 98:19, p.1	11/6/2001	Residence halls provide students with easy ways to recycle.
98	The reality about recycling Public Relations News Release 2001:166, p.1	10/22/2001	Elizabeth Plasket will talk about the effect of recycling on the nation.
99	UNI center tackles landfill/recycling issues Public Relations News Release 2000:479, p.1	6/26/2001	Although people are recycling more, they are also throwing away more garbage than did 40 years ago.
100	Program to educate on waste reduction Walk--Christian P. (Student--1998-2002) Northern Iowan 97:36, p.3	2/9/2001	Discusses the difference between recycling and waste reduction.

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