CSU Bakersfield To Participate In National RecycleMania Competition

As part of a commitment to reduce its carbon footprint, CSU Bakersfield will make its first appearance in the annual RecycleMania competition.

RecycleMania is a nationwide, friendly student-led competition set to begin in February that pits colleges and universities in a contest to see who can reduce, reuse and recycle the most campus waste. It offers bragging rights and special awards made out of recycled materials to the winning schools.

During last year’s 10-week competition, more than 600 campuses collectively recycled or composted over 84.5 million pounds. The 2011 installment officially runs for eight weeks between February 6 and April 2, 2011. Leading up to the main event, colleges will participate in two weeks of non-binding pre-season “Trials” that begin January 24.

CSUB President Dr. Horace Mitchell said the university is committed to taking tangible actions in four specific areas to enhance environmental sustainability.

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Source: KERO 23