National recycling competition kicks off February 7

Grand Valley will again participate in Recyclemania, a national recycling competition that challenges colleges and universities to collect the largest amount of recyclable and compostable materials during an eight-week period. 

From February 7-April 2, Grand Valley will compete in the competition for the ninth year in a row. 

During the 2015 competition, more than 298,000 pounds were recycled. Grand Valley ranked first in the state and 24th in the nation in the composting and Grand Champions categories. 

Janet Aubil, operations supervisor for Facilities Services, said the university's success has been the result of team work, as it takes effort from all students, faculty and staff members to take the time to compost and recycle. 

Facilities Services is leading the contest, with support from the Office of Sustainability Practices, Campus Dining, Office of Housing and Resident Life, Student Environmental Coalition and Pew Campus Operations. 

For more information, visit www.recyclemania.org. For more information about recycling at Grand Valley, visit www.gvsu.edu/facilitiesservices.