RecycleMania
RecycleMania
RecycleMania is a friendly competition and benchmarking tool for college and university recycling programs to promote waste reduction activities to their campus communities. Over a set period, schools report recycling and trash data which are then ranked in various categories based on who recycles the most on a per capita basis. With each week’s reports and rankings, participating schools watch how their results fluctuate against other schools and use this to rally their campus communities to reduce and recycle more. In 2019, 300 participating schools recycled and composted 69.5 million pounds, which prevented the release of nearly 999,254 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2E) into the atmosphere. This is equivalent to preventing the annual emissions from 20,895 cars!
NC State participates in RecycleMania by hosting the #RecyclePACK social media contest and hosting various educational & awareness events during the 8-week competition.
#RECYCLEpack social media contest
for individual NC State University students, staff, & faculty
The #RECYCLEPACK competition is your opportunity to share your ideas on how, what, and why you recycle at NC State University. Use #RECYCLEPACK to tag your photos on instagram, twitter, and/or facebook!
Winners will be chosen each week of RecycleMania to win free reusable prizes, including cups, sporks, bags, and t-shirts!
2020 Recyclemania calendar of events
Week 1: February 2 – 8
College Student Art Contest: The 2020 Saving Endangered Species College Student Art Contest is open now through Feb. 16! To be eligible, students’ artwork must depict a land or ocean-dwelling species or a plant/flower that has been placed on the threatened/endangered species list or is considered a recovered species or a candidate species (proposed to receive protection). The first place winner will be featured in National Wildlife magazine and used in promotions for Endangered Species Day 2020. Think wildlife impacted by pollution.
Submissions due February 16, 2020 and are open to current college students, ages 17 to 30.
Zero Waste Wolves General Meeting: Join the Zero Waste Wolves! Meet other Wolves out there wanting to make a difference– for themselves, for our campus, and for our planet! Learn about the RecycleMania Kick-Off competition, #RecyclePack!
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 5
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Fox Science, room 206
Student Sustainability Orgs + Student Government: Student Government Sustainability would like to host a meeting at the beginning of the spring semester for all of the environmental-focused organizations. This meeting is designed for all the environmental & sustainability-related organizations to come together and collaborate on projects and events for the spring.
Date: Thursday, Feb. 6
Time: 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Location: Talley Student Union, Student Involvement Suite
Week 2: February 9 – 15
Beyond Trash: Zero Waste at Wilson College of Textiles: Learn what can, and cannot, be recycled and composted on campus, specifically at COT! Also learn tips on how you can live a “zero waste” lifestyle, both at home and at work. Bring your lunch- all are welcome!
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 11
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Location: Textiles, room 2225
Don’t Waste Durham- Guest Speaker: Join the Zero Waste Wolves as they host Don’t Waste Durham’s founder Crystal Reisbach. Learn about creating a reusable movement at the city level (and beyond) and how you can get involved!
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 12
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Fox Science, room 206
Week 3: February 16 – 22
Zero Waste Wolves General Meeting: Join the Zero Waste Wolves! Meet other Wolves out there wanting to make a difference– for themselves, for our campus, and for our planet!
Date: Wednesday, Feb. 19
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Fox Science, room 206
Week 4: February 23 – 29
Clothing Swap: Join the Zero Waste Wolves and Greater Goods Textile as they host a clothing swap! Come donate and exchange gently used clothes and accessories; Exchange 1-1 or $5 entry fee.
Date: Friday, Feb. 28
Time: 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Drop Off / 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Swap
Location: Talley Student Union, room 4280
Live, Explore, Restore: The Inter-Residence Council (IRC) the governing body representing on-campus residents, is holding their second annual sustainability event! Join campus student organizations & departments as they showcase how to Live, Explore, Restore sustainability!
Date: Saturday, Feb. 29- Time & Location TBD
Week 5: March 1 – 7
Zero Waste Wolves General Meeting: Join the Zero Waste Wolves! Meet other Wolves out there wanting to make a difference– for themselves, for our campus, and for our planet!
Date: Wednesday, March 4
Time: 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Fox Science, room 206
Week 6: March 8 – 14 (Spring Break!)
Week 7: March 15 – 21
Wake County Landfill Tour: Learn what happens to your trash and how to reduce the amount of waste that goes in the County’s landfill. Registration required through Wake County, RSVP HERE!
Date: Wednesday, March 18
Time: 9:30 am – 10:30 pm
Location: South Wake Landfill, 6025 Old Smithfield Road, Apex, NC 27539
CANCELED Campus Dumpster Dive: Join in a dumpster dive in order to learn how a campus building can improve their waste diversion. See how this data determines waste solutions for our campus!
Please contact Lani St. Hill, mesthill@ncsu.edu, if you would like to participate.
Date: Saturday, March 21
Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Sullivan Shops III, Waste Reduction & Recycling, 630 Motor Pool Street
Week 8: March 22 – 28
CANCELED Adidas Raleigh Relays: Help the Wolfpack strive for zero waste at the national track & field competition. Sign up for a 2-hour shift to interact, educate, and assist fans with sorting their waste. Volunteers can watch the action on the track and receive a free t-shirt! Registration is required: Click Here to Volunteer
Date: Friday, March 27 – Saturday, March 28
Time: 2 hours shifts throughout the day
Location: Paul Derr Track, 2505 Cates Avenue, Raleigh, NC 27606