Countdown to Recyclemania 2008

In just over a month from now recyclemania will sweep across the nation. Nearly 200 colleges and universities will participate in the 10-week competition from January 27^th to April 5^th to determine which institution will prevail in collecting the most recyclables, producing the least amount of trash per person and having the highest recycling rate.

In 2007, Colorado State University won 3^rd place for waste minimization. Sure, many campuses faired better than the rams, but why tout our rivals? The great thing about this competition is that there are no losers, even the event’s leading sponsor received accolades.

Aramark Higher Education was awarded the 2007 WasteWise Endorser of the Year Award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its efforts to promote recyclemania and create awareness about recycling more and disposing less. Because of Aramark’s leadership, of the more than 600 campuses they serve nationwide, 55 entered the competition this past year.