Recyclemania . . .

• Is a friendly recycling competition among colleges and universities nationwide
  

• Increases recycling participation by students, faculty and staff
  

• Raises awareness of school’s waste management and recycling programs
  

• Lowers waste generated on campus
  

The University of Maryland was . . .

. . . the 2009 ACC winner in "Waste Minimization" generating the least amount of waste and

. . . the 2009 State winner of the "Gorilla Prize" recycling the highest tonnage of materials

(Click on "Competition Results" on the left for more information)

TERPS are competing NOW: Jan 17-Mar 27, 2010

The University of Maryland has been participating in Recyclemania ---an annual 10-week, recycling and waste reduction competition among colleges and universities nationwide since 2007.  Each year TERPS see an increased effort in recycling across campus.

How Recyclemania works:

Each week during the competition, we report our recyclables and waste weights and Recyclemania calculates our standing in the competition relative to our enrollment, resident student population, and number of staff. Weekly ratings are publicized to the campus community throughout the competition at on this web site, through other venues on campus, and at www.recyclemaniacs.org

Recyclemania is endorsed by . . .

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WasteWise Program

National Wildlife Federation’s Campus Ecology Program

National Recycling Coalition’s College and University Recycling Council