Recycling

Displaying 201 - 250 of 254 in reverse chronological order

#	Title	Date	Summary
201	University of Northern Iowa and community to clean up Dry Run Creek Saturday (April 7) Public Relations News Release 1989:529, p.1	04/04/1990	Members of the Conservation Club, Boy Scouts, Cub Scouts, the Sierra Club, and the Isaac Walton League of America volunteer to clear the banks of Dry Run Creek of trash. The cleanup effort is a joint operation between UNI and area businesses.
202	UNI gets involved in recycling efforts Northern Iowan 86:45, p.11	03/13/1990	Bill McKinley explains UNI's recycling of paper and other material.
203	University of Northern Iowa grant to study foundry sand reclamation system Public Relations News Release 1989:360, p.1	01/24/1990	Professor John Konefes speaks on the nation's first commercial sand reclamation center built through cooperation of the Center for Applied Research in Metal Casting and the IWRC.
204	Used lead batteries must be recycled after July 1, says director of Iowa Waste Reduction Center at University of Northern Iowa Public Relations News Release 1989:330, p.1	01/04/1990	John Konefes speaks on new ordinances regarding lead-acid battery disposal. These batteries will no longer be permitted in landfills, but must be taken to a battery retailer for recycling.
205	Big wheels a burnin'--tire recycling Public Relations News Release 1989:317, p.1	12/21/1989	John Konefes discusses the use of unused tires in power plants. He states that burning shredded tires will help stretch coal supplies, as well as reduce harmful emissions.
206	Tomorrow's roads may be paved with today's recycled tires: University of Northern Iowa researchers explore shredding tires and plastic for use in road Public Relations News Release 1989:93, p.1	09/21/1989	"We have high hopes of helping the state of Iowa solve the problem of plastic and tire recycling and landfill problems," says Mohammed Fahmy. "I have a dream of a 'Road of the Future' made completely of recycled tires and plastics.
207	UNI is meeting recycling standards Northern Iowan 86:3, p.1	09/12/1989	Roxanne Conrad talks about purchasing recycled paper; Duane Anders notes that there is currently little market for used paper.
208	Markets for recycled materials must be developed to make Iowa's new recylcling requirments feasible, says Iowa waste reduction center director. Public Relations News Release 1989:610, p.1	08/14/1989	Iowa legislature has responded to the looming threat of overflowing landfills by requiring cities and counties to recylce at least 25 percent of their solid waste by 1994. The most easily-recycled items of waste are paper, glass, plastic and metal.
209	6% biodegradable, 94% pollution Northern Iowan 85:45, p.4	03/14/1989	Does not believe that "starch-based" bags go very far in the direction of recycling.
210	Process of recycling cans, bottles difficult to follow Northern Iowan 85:43, p.10	03/07/1989	A look at the process of recycling material at local businesses.
211	Club thanks contributors Northern Iowan 78:54, p.2	05/04/1982	UNI Conservation Club thanks students for recycling.
212	Students asked to 'save those papers' Northern Iowan 78:11, p.3	10/06/1981	Students are urged to recycle their old Northern Iowans.
213	Mail in bottle petitions Northern Iowan 76:18, p.2	11/09/1979	Wants to remind students to get the signed pro-bottle petitions returned to him so he can get them mailed in.
214	Bottle Bill spreads responsibility evenly Northern Iowan 76:8, p.3	09/28/1979	Feels the Bottle Bill would keep people from throwing their empty cans and bottles along roadsides and in parks.
215	Wasted Union Blues Northern Iowan 74:50, p.3	04/14/1978	Student drinks bottled beer due to no deposit; discards bottle in the river.
216	Bottle Bill decision soon Northern Iowan 74:36, p.2	02/07/1978	Supports bottle bill.
217	The democratic process Northern Iowan 74:33, p.2	01/27/1978	Does not like tactics of those who oppose the bottle bill.
218	Too bad, lobbyists Northern Iowan 74:29, p.2	01/13/1978	The bottle bill has strong popular support.
219	In the public interest Northern Iowan 74:25, p.3	12/02/1977	Latest information on the bottle bill.
220	Mandatory deposits could reduce litter by 95%, director says Northern Iowan 74:18, p.2	11/01/1977	Supports bottle bill.
221	Small turn-out for discussion of Bottle Bill Northern Iowan 74:17, p.9	10/28/1977	Two people show up for discussion.
222	IaPIRG sponsors Bottle Bill forum Northern Iowan 74:15, p.9	10/21/1977
223	In the public interest Northern Iowan 74:14, p.3	10/18/1977	Supports bottle bill.
224	The myth of waste UNI Century 5:4, p.4	10/01/1977	Environmental problems class studies better uses of waste material; photo.
225	Metro mayors Crews and Rooff discuss rent problems in forum Northern Iowan 73:46, p.8	03/25/1977	Also express views on bottle bill, parking, sidewalks, and a half-way house.
226	IPIRG sponsors forum Northern Iowan 73:45, p.5	03/22/1977	Urges support of bottle bill.
227	Bottle bill to ban pull top cans Northern Iowan 73:44, p.6	03/18/1977	Description of bottle bill provisions and the prospect for passage.
228	Newspaper drive Northern Iowan 73:42, p.7	03/01/1977	Conservation Club will sponsor drive with proceeds going to Biological Preserves.
229	Chem alumnus develops silver recovery process UNI Century 5:2, p.7	03/01/1977	Craig Perman develops process to recover silver from industrial waste; photo.
230	Conservation Club Northern Iowan 73:38, p.8	02/15/1977	Will discuss paper drive and canoe trip.
231	Recycle aluminum Northern Iowan 72:21, p.5	11/11/1975	American Chemical Society will sponsor recycling effort.
232	Recycling defunct Northern Iowan 72:11, p.1	10/07/1975	John Volker talks about the low prices for recycled paper which have curtailed paper recycling.
233	Environmental recycling program is renovated Northern Iowan 71:23, p.1	11/19/1974	John Volker talks about the Office of Environmental Studies and campus recycling efforts; photo.
234	ISPIRG organizes pick-up Northern Iowan 71:13, p.11	10/15/1974	Group picks up cans along Highway 20; cites potential benefits of deposits.
235	Beer pays Northern Iowan 70:60, p.1	07/19/1974	Aluminum cans may be recycled.
236	Recycling is still alive and kicking Northern Iowan 70:44, p.11	04/05/1974	Students collect paper from offices; photo.
237	Recycling drive creates awareness; "relative success" Northern Iowan 70:9, p.4	10/12/1973	Has success on campus; photo.
238	Recycle! Northern Iowan 70:7, p.2	10/05/1973	Urges students to support paper recycling.
239	Recycling drive set Northern Iowan 70:6, p.1	10/02/1973	Will hold drive on Saturday; permanent sites will be set up later.
240	UNI begins recycling drive; environmental groups combine efforts Northern Iowan 70:4, p.1	09/25/1973	Conservation Club will attempt to involve may UNI groups.
241	Student Senate examines UNI task force; recycling also on docket Northern Iowan 69:52, p.1	05/04/1973	Considers committee attempting to increase enrollment.
242	UNISA offers local recycling support Northern Iowan 69:41, p.1	03/16/1973	Would contribute up to $300; considering honors convocation.
243	Environmental no Northern Iowan 69:39, p.2	03/09/1973	Critical of Lee Miller's vote against proposed recycling center.
244	Don't throw away that Christmas tree--give it away Northern Iowan 69:24, p.1	12/12/1972	Plan to redistribute trees to needy families.
245	Environmental Coalition working to establish recycling center Northern Iowan 69:14, p.4	10/31/1972	Local center closed due to inability of volunteers to deal with volume of material.
246	Environment action in Cedar Falls Northern Iowan 67:58, p.4	07/02/1971	Brief history of recycling efforts.
247	Student group acts against pop cans Northern Iowan 67:17, p.9	11/13/1970	Attempts to figure out costs of cans versus bottles.
248	Ketter answers student petition on Union pollution Northern Iowan 66:58, p.2	06/12/1970	John Ketter outlines reasons for use of non-recyclable material.
249	Petition statement reveals concern for environment Northern Iowan 66:54, p.2	05/05/1970	Urges Union not to use non-recyclable containers.
250	Douglas cleans house for current paper drive College Eye 35:41, p.4	08/04/1944	Professor Douglas cleans out his storeroom.