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A look at Provo, BYU's recycling programs

September 29, 2024 05:37 PM
Provo City and BYU have asked that students and residents help their recycling programs by ensuring their donations are recyclable and in the correct donation bin.
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Provo City cleanups clear 500 tons green waste, 1,000 tons garbage

April 03, 2023 12:00 AM
The Provo City spring cleanup is in full swing, allowing people to bring regular trash, green waste and metal recycling to centralized locations for free.
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RecycleMania event displays cardboard castle and art show

April 01, 2022 12:00 AM
Students made a cardboard box castle in Brigham Square to raise awareness in the BYU community of recycling and waste reduction on campus.
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Readers' Forum: Make recycling a requirement of BYU approved housing certification

November 22, 2021 12:00 AM
It is a widely accepted fact that instant ramen and frozen microwavable meals are staple foods found in every college apartment. And while these meals are quick, easy and convenient, what they lack in nutritional value, they make up for in plastic weight. Yet, for those of us who live in off-campus housing and want to reduce our plastic waste, recycling is almost always not an option.
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Students push for sustainability office at BYU

February 19, 2020 12:00 AM
A group of BYU students is calling for greater collaboration between students and administration in sustainability efforts on campus.
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BYU students express belief in climate change

September 27, 2019 12:00 AM
The internet is abuzz with talk about what needs to be done to address climate change following the UN Climate Change Summit held Sept. 21-23. But many nations, including the U.S., left the conference without any firm plans to decrease their contributions to climate change.
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Readers' Forum: 7/16/19

July 16, 2019 12:00 AM
Refill, don't kill
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Local companies, community find solutions to recycling problems

May 13, 2019 12:00 AM
See also: 'Low recycling rates in Utah contributing factor in global waste issue'
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Utah's low recycling rates contribute to global waste issue

May 13, 2019 12:00 AM
See also: 'Local companies, community find solutions to recycling problems'
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Readers' Forum: 4/23/19

April 23, 2019 12:00 AM
Eating in the HBLL
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BYU grounds crew maintain campus, protect plants year round

November 27, 2018 12:00 AM
BYU grounds employee Tom Leighton gathers leaves to prepare campus for winter. (Ciera Kueser)
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Readers' Forum: 10/30/18

October 30, 2018 12:00 AM
Children and iPhones
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Readers' Forum 4/24/18

April 24, 2018 12:00 AM
Recycling and progress at BYU
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Lawmaker will try again to charge for plastic bags

January 20, 2018 12:00 AM
A BYU Store customer receives her purchase in a plastic bag. Stores in Utah do not currently charge for plastic bags, but the new bill would charge Utah residents for each paper or plastic bag used at retail stores. (Savannah Hopkinson)
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Students paint cardboard castle to encourage recycling

March 25, 2016 12:00 AM
BYU Recycling and the BYU Earth Stewardship Club hosted its annual cardboard castle event in front of the Wilkinson Student Center on Thursday, Mar. 24, 2016.
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SB165 would bring plastic bag ban to Utah

March 08, 2016 12:00 AM
Sen. Jani Iwamoto, D-Salt Lake City wants to cut down plastic bag use in stores by imposing a 10 cent fee.
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Provo implements new recycling program

October 14, 2015 12:00 AM
A little boy hugs a waste bin as part of a promotional video for Provo's new recycling program.
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Online Opinion Outpost: July 14

July 10, 2015 12:00 AM
Iran
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