Effects of Education Versus Opportunity on Waste Reduction Success among University Campuses in Michigan

Presentation Type

Oral and/or Visual Presentation

Presenter Major(s)

Natural Resource Management

Mentor Information

Todd Aschenbach, aschenbt@gvsu.edu; Shaily Menon, menons@gvsu.edu

Department

Biology

Location

Kirkhof Center 1142

Start Date

13-4-2011 12:00 PM

End Date

13-4-2011 12:30 PM

Keywords

Environment, Sustainability, Technology

Abstract

Recycling is a fundamental component of modern waste reduction. Grand Valley State University (GVSU) has successfully operated a recycling program since 1990 and is a third year participant in the national RecycleMania tournament. I hypothesize that education and awareness have a greater impact than opportunity on student participation in recycling programs. My research will include observations of educational programs and number of recycling receptacles established throughout Michigan universities together with data on waste minimization on a weekly basis at various campuses. Results will be used to develop an adaptive management plan for effective waste management and recycling programs at GVSU that reduce destructive impacts of waste on local environments.

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Effects of Education Versus Opportunity on Waste Reduction Success among University Campuses in Michigan

Kirkhof Center 1142

Recycling is a fundamental component of modern waste reduction. Grand Valley State University (GVSU) has successfully operated a recycling program since 1990 and is a third year participant in the national RecycleMania tournament. I hypothesize that education and awareness have a greater impact than opportunity on student participation in recycling programs. My research will include observations of educational programs and number of recycling receptacles established throughout Michigan universities together with data on waste minimization on a weekly basis at various campuses. Results will be used to develop an adaptive management plan for effective waste management and recycling programs at GVSU that reduce destructive impacts of waste on local environments.