Recycling
Displaying 201 - 250 of 253 in reverse chronological order
| # | Title | Date | Summary |
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| 201 | UNI gets involved in recycling efforts Northern Iowan 86:45, p.11 |
Bill McKinley explains UNI's recycling of paper and other material. | |
| 202 | University of Northern Iowa grant to study foundry sand reclamation system Public Relations News Release 1989:360, p.1 |
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. | |
| 203 | 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 |
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. | |
| 204 | Big wheels a burnin'--tire recycling Public Relations News Release 1989:317, p.1 |
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. | |
| 205 | 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 |
"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. | |
| 206 | UNI is meeting recycling standards Northern Iowan 86:3, p.1 |
Roxanne Conrad talks about purchasing recycled paper; Duane Anders notes that there is currently little market for used paper. | |
| 207 | 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 |
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. | |
| 208 | 6% biodegradable, 94% pollution Northern Iowan 85:45, p.4 |
Does not believe that "starch-based" bags go very far in the direction of recycling. | |
| 209 | Process of recycling cans, bottles difficult to follow Northern Iowan 85:43, p.10 |
A look at the process of recycling material at local businesses. | |
| 210 | Club thanks contributors Northern Iowan 78:54, p.2 |
UNI Conservation Club thanks students for recycling. | |
| 211 | Students asked to 'save those papers' Northern Iowan 78:11, p.3 |
Students are urged to recycle their old Northern Iowans. | |
| 212 | Mail in bottle petitions Northern Iowan 76:18, p.2 |
Wants to remind students to get the signed pro-bottle petitions returned to him so he can get them mailed in. | |
| 213 | Bottle Bill spreads responsibility evenly Northern Iowan 76:8, p.3 |
Feels the Bottle Bill would keep people from throwing their empty cans and bottles along roadsides and in parks. | |
| 214 | Wasted Union Blues Northern Iowan 74:50, p.3 |
Student drinks bottled beer due to no deposit; discards bottle in the river. | |
| 215 | Bottle Bill decision soon Northern Iowan 74:36, p.2 |
Supports bottle bill. | |
| 216 | The democratic process Northern Iowan 74:33, p.2 |
Does not like tactics of those who oppose the bottle bill. | |
| 217 | Too bad, lobbyists Northern Iowan 74:29, p.2 |
The bottle bill has strong popular support. | |
| 218 | In the public interest Northern Iowan 74:25, p.3 |
Latest information on the bottle bill. | |
| 219 | Mandatory deposits could reduce litter by 95%, director says Northern Iowan 74:18, p.2 |
Supports bottle bill. | |
| 220 | Small turn-out for discussion of Bottle Bill Northern Iowan 74:17, p.9 |
Two people show up for discussion. | |
| 221 | IaPIRG sponsors Bottle Bill forum Northern Iowan 74:15, p.9 |
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| 222 | In the public interest Northern Iowan 74:14, p.3 |
Supports bottle bill. | |
| 223 | The myth of waste UNI Century 5:4, p.4 |
Environmental problems class studies better uses of waste material; photo. | |
| 224 | Metro mayors Crews and Rooff discuss rent problems in forum Northern Iowan 73:46, p.8 |
Also express views on bottle bill, parking, sidewalks, and a half-way house. | |
| 225 | IPIRG sponsors forum Northern Iowan 73:45, p.5 |
Urges support of bottle bill. | |
| 226 | Bottle bill to ban pull top cans Northern Iowan 73:44, p.6 |
Description of bottle bill provisions and the prospect for passage. | |
| 227 | Chem alumnus develops silver recovery process UNI Century 5:2, p.7 |
Craig Perman develops process to recover silver from industrial waste; photo. | |
| 228 | Newspaper drive Northern Iowan 73:42, p.7 |
Conservation Club will sponsor drive with proceeds going to Biological Preserves. | |
| 229 | Conservation Club Northern Iowan 73:38, p.8 |
Will discuss paper drive and canoe trip. | |
| 230 | Recycle aluminum Northern Iowan 72:21, p.5 |
American Chemical Society will sponsor recycling effort. | |
| 231 | Recycling defunct Northern Iowan 72:11, p.1 |
John Volker talks about the low prices for recycled paper which have curtailed paper recycling. | |
| 232 | Environmental recycling program is renovated Northern Iowan 71:23, p.1 |
John Volker talks about the Office of Environmental Studies and campus recycling efforts; photo. | |
| 233 | ISPIRG organizes pick-up Northern Iowan 71:13, p.11 |
Group picks up cans along Highway 20; cites potential benefits of deposits. | |
| 234 | Beer pays Northern Iowan 70:60, p.1 |
Aluminum cans may be recycled. | |
| 235 | Recycling is still alive and kicking Northern Iowan 70:44, p.11 |
Students collect paper from offices; photo. | |
| 236 | Recycling drive creates awareness; "relative success" Northern Iowan 70:9, p.4 |
Has success on campus; photo. | |
| 237 | Recycle! Northern Iowan 70:7, p.2 |
Urges students to support paper recycling. | |
| 238 | Recycling drive set Northern Iowan 70:6, p.1 |
Will hold drive on Saturday; permanent sites will be set up later. | |
| 239 | UNI begins recycling drive; environmental groups combine efforts Northern Iowan 70:4, p.1 |
Conservation Club will attempt to involve may UNI groups. | |
| 240 | Student Senate examines UNI task force; recycling also on docket Northern Iowan 69:52, p.1 |
Considers committee attempting to increase enrollment. | |
| 241 | UNISA offers local recycling support Northern Iowan 69:41, p.1 |
Would contribute up to $300; considering honors convocation. | |
| 242 | Environmental no Northern Iowan 69:39, p.2 |
Critical of Lee Miller's vote against proposed recycling center. | |
| 243 | Don't throw away that Christmas tree--give it away Northern Iowan 69:24, p.1 |
Plan to redistribute trees to needy families. | |
| 244 | Environmental Coalition working to establish recycling center Northern Iowan 69:14, p.4 |
Local center closed due to inability of volunteers to deal with volume of material. | |
| 245 | Environment action in Cedar Falls Northern Iowan 67:58, p.4 |
Brief history of recycling efforts. | |
| 246 | Student group acts against pop cans Northern Iowan 67:17, p.9 |
Attempts to figure out costs of cans versus bottles. | |
| 247 | Ketter answers student petition on Union pollution Northern Iowan 66:58, p.2 |
John Ketter outlines reasons for use of non-recyclable material. | |
| 248 | Petition statement reveals concern for environment Northern Iowan 66:54, p.2 |
Urges Union not to use non-recyclable containers. | |
| 249 | Douglas cleans house for current paper drive College Eye 35:41, p.4 |
Professor Douglas cleans out his storeroom. | |
| 250 | Boys do "Can-Can" in campus shop College Eye 35:33, p.1 |
Students recycle cans. |