Dr. Ruth Little presented a powerful Earth Day message connecting the earth, our environment and human health. Since January 1993, the Institute's recycling program has spawned a resource-conscious approach through extensive employee education and involvement. Within the past two years, the program has recovered approximately 18,000 pounds of recyclables each month while reducing the Institute's incinerated waste by 32 percent, a figure that should increase as new materials are added to the collection process. In addition, the Institute has significantly increased its procurement of recycled-content materials during this same period. The Institute is justly proud of the excellent program that the Committee has so energetically developed.
Discussions take place over working lunches hosted by a participating organization.
In an effort to reduce waste and save money, EAAC manages the surplus supply area in D-mall. Trash pickups are done quarterly. OM now manages the program. In addition, visit the Triangle Transit Authority online data base, which makes it easy to find RTP carpoolers near you. The committee has been involved through the years in exploring and encouraging better land use practices on this campus.