After the fifth week of RecycleMania 2010, Elon remains ahead of the cumulative pounds recycled (per capita) it recorded in last year's contest. Read this post for more details about Elon's participation in RecycleMania Week Five.
Elon recycled 8,457 pounds of materials for the official fifth week.
Per Capita Classic
Overall, Elon placed 102nd out of the 468 reported entries nationwide with a 10.17-pound per capita weight volume.
Targeted Materials: Aluminum/Plastic/Glass
Overall, Elon placed 10th out 298 entries for this category with a 4.79-pound per capita weight volume.
Targeted Materials: Cardboard
Overall, Elon placed 89th out of the 306 entries with a 3.13-pound per capita weight volume.
Targeted Materials Paper
Overall, Elon placed 137th out of 290 entries with a 2.24-pound per capita weight volume.
RecyleMania is a 10-week competition held among campuses across the nation to reduce waste and raise awareness about recycling. Check E-Net for weekly updates on Elon’s progress in the competition and visit the link to the right for more informatino about this year’s competition.
Information provided by Devon Brown ’10.