Recognizing Birmingham-Southern's historical commitments to eco-stewardship across our campus, we, the student body, find it completely unacceptable and offensive that the college currently promotes the false narrative that our campus community participates in recycling programs. It is misleading and unethical to use recycling receptacles for standard waste, particularly when students and faculty are uninformed about the nature of this current waste management system.
We, the students, faculty, and alumni of Birmingham-Southern College, demand and expect nothing short of a college implemented and run recycling program.
Updates
February 16, 2017
The administration has acknowledged receipt of our formal request for a transparent waste management system. I am currently preparing a detailed report to present during our next scheduled meeting with the facilities department.
February 16, 2017
The level of engagement regarding our recycling initiative demonstrates a clear consensus among the campus community. This momentum confirms that our demand for transparent waste management is a priority for those who value the integrity of our institution.
Reached 100 supporters
February 16, 2017
49 Comments
I graduated BSC in '83 and am shocked a petition is required to get a recycling program in place on campus!
This was a prevalent issue when I was at BSC (2010-2014). As SGA Initiatives Committee Chair, we were able to secure more recycling bins for the entire fraternity row, as well as other places on campus. It's sad to see that these aren't being used like they were when I was there, and that all that hard work apparently went to waste. This is a great movement. Keep the school in check! Forward ever.
My roommate and I thought we were recycling all of freshmen year until we saw housekeeping dump all the recycling in with the other trash. People already use the beans on campus appropriately, so why can't thy be disposed of appropriately as well?
Additionally, our private recycle bins that we take to the plant ourselves have been emptied into general trash by housekeeping before. If we adopted a broader policy of recycling, I'm sure this would no longer happen!
There really is no excuse for an institution that houses the Southern Enviro. Center and a thriving UES dept. to not make this a priority and a reality.
C/o 2016 Such a long awaited initiative. Hope this passes!!!!
Class of 2015
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Recognizing Birmingham-Southern's historical commitments to eco-stewardship across our campus, we, the student body, find it completely unacceptable and offensive that the college currently promotes the false narrative that our campus community participates in recycling programs. It is misleading and unethical to use recycling receptacles for standard waste, particularly when students and faculty are uninformed about the nature of this current waste management system.
We, the students, faculty, and alumni of Birmingham-Southern College, demand and expect nothing short of a college implemented and run recycling program.
Updates
February 16, 2017
The administration has acknowledged receipt of our formal request for a transparent waste management system. I am currently preparing a detailed report to present during our next scheduled meeting with the facilities department.
February 16, 2017
The level of engagement regarding our recycling initiative demonstrates a clear consensus among the campus community. This momentum confirms that our demand for transparent waste management is a priority for those who value the integrity of our institution.
Reached 100 supporters
February 16, 2017
49 Comments
I am disturbed to hear student reports of housekeeping combining recyclables with regular trash. I think we need to start the academic year with instructions on recycling on campus, a discussion of where recyclables actually go, and work on a protocol that will inform, encourage, and allow the underpaid housekeeping staff to easily follow recycling guidelines.
I graduated BSC in '83 and am shocked a petition is required to get a recycling program in place on campus!
This was a prevalent issue when I was at BSC (2010-2014). As SGA Initiatives Committee Chair, we were able to secure more recycling bins for the entire fraternity row, as well as other places on campus. It's sad to see that these aren't being used like they were when I was there, and that all that hard work apparently went to waste. This is a great movement. Keep the school in check! Forward ever.
My roommate and I thought we were recycling all of freshmen year until we saw housekeeping dump all the recycling in with the other trash. People already use the beans on campus appropriately, so why can't thy be disposed of appropriately as well?
Additionally, our private recycle bins that we take to the plant ourselves have been emptied into general trash by housekeeping before. If we adopted a broader policy of recycling, I'm sure this would no longer happen!
There really is no excuse for an institution that houses the Southern Enviro. Center and a thriving UES dept. to not make this a priority and a reality.
C/o 2016 Such a long awaited initiative. Hope this passes!!!!
Class of 2015
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I am disturbed to hear student reports of housekeeping combining recyclables with regular trash. I think we need to start the academic year with instructions on recycling on campus, a discussion of where recyclables actually go, and work on a protocol that will inform, encourage, and allow the underpaid housekeeping staff to easily follow recycling guidelines.