Clips, staples and adhesives can now be left on paper. 20 tons of cardboard is collected for recycling. The First full year of composting food waste results in 20 tons of food scraps being diverted from the landfill. Another 35 tons of OCC is collected and recycled. Separation of glass, cans and plastic containers no longer necessary.
All containers are mixed and collected together.
In room recycling bins installed in every residence room on campus for the collection of paper and recyclable containers. Plans presented to build a new compost facility large enough to handle all food scraps generated on campus. Facility will include area for student research. Cross disciplinary Environmental Studies program offered as new major. 1999 Transparencies and printer and toner cartridge recycling program implemented.