The University of Wisconsin-Madison will enter the RecycleMania competition against 300 other colleges and universities Feb. 3 to increase recycling and decrease the amount of trash on campuses across the country.
The competition will last eight weeks ending March 30, and aims to encourage students to recycle correctly by creating competition with other schools in the nation. This is the first year UW-Madison will participate in the event.
The UW-Madison Office of Sustainability and We Conserve are advising students to make recycling a habit and asking them to be more aware of the waste each student produces, according to a statement released by the university.
Additionally, the university is encouraging students to utilize the composting options on campus. Compost sites include Chadbourne Residence Hall, Gordon Commons and Dejope Residence Hall.
Prizes will be awarded to universities in four categories, such as a waste-minimization and an overall grand prize.
