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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


Recycling bins in Technological Institute display the new mixed recycling label. The Office of Sustainability announced Monday that it will switch from separated to mixed recycling in an effort to reduce the waste Northwestern sends to landfills.

Northwestern rolls out new mixed-recycling program as part of waste reduction initiative

February 16, 2016

Northwestern has switched from separated recycling to mixed recycling as part of its goal to reduce the University’s landfill waste by 20 percent by 2020, the Office of Sustainability announced Monday....

Northwestern competes in Big Ten recycling competition

March 3, 2014

In an effort to increase campus-wide recycling, Northwestern's sustainability organization, Eco-Reps, is partnering with other Big Ten schools for a plastic bag recycling competition. This is the first...

Students visit a clothing and household items drive Friday in Norris University Center. Eco-Reps held the drive in an attempt to reduce landfill waste.

Northwestern Eco-Reps organizes drive for unwanted items

March 2, 2014

Northwestern Eco-Reps, a campus sustainability organization, organized an event Friday aimed to divert old clothing away from landfills and to create an opportunity for students to donate unwanted items. The...

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