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.
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.