The numerous trash bins surrounding campus may support a clean environment, but throwing out garbage is only half the equation. What is being done about recycling on campus?
Administration has noticed the lack of recycling facilities around campus and is ready to take steps towards properly disposing of recyclable waste around campus.
“I’d like to see The University of Tampa move toward thinking about how to be a sustainable campus and how to create a sustainable environment on campus,” said Provost Janet McNew.
Integrating a recycling program on campus is another idea McNew is contemplating. Such a combination would promote ideas like setting copy machines to double-sided printing and putting recycling bins in residence halls. However, no formal action has been set to take place as of yet.
Talks between various members of UT administration revealed concern about the meager effort toward recycling.
McNew encouraged fellow administrators to discuss boosting recycling efforts with student leaders and groups on campus.
“We’ve been looking at the library and the amount of paper waste there