Tag Archive for Recycling

Sustainable Clark: Recycling increased in 2016

We have tracked Clark’s recycling and diversion rates since 2011. Recycling rates are based on the total of all waste streams and recyclable items like paper, plastic, metal, and glass; diversion rates are based on total waste streams and recycling commodities, plus everything the university does not send to the landfill (compost, donations, e-waste, etc.).…

Composting comes to the A.C.

Green hearts of Clark, do we have a Valentine’s Day gift for you! You can now Compost in the Academic Commons!  What does that mean? Well, you already use the many Recycling Stations in the A.C. for your plastic, cans, foil, styrofoam & clean paper. Compost bins, clearly marked “Compost Only,” have been added for…

Fall recycling pick-up schedule is now available on Sustainable Clark website

Clark’s student Recycling Crew picks up recyclables (paper, co-mingled plastic/metal/glass) from all campus buildings at least once a week. The Fall 2014 Pick Up Schedule is available at Sustainable Clark, as well as complete recycling guidelines. Please note that this semester, the Recycling Crew will not do pick ups on Thursdays, but locations that previously were…

Clark Community Thrift Store is now accepting donations

Getting rid of gently-used clothing, costumes, house wares, school supplies, working electronics, knick-knacks, or small furniture? Donate to the Clark Community Thrift Store! To donate: Bring your items, in plastic bags, to the recycling center’s landing dock (5 Hawthorne St.’s back entrance in the commuter parking lot), any time between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.…