Residential Living has been working to increase our sustainability efforts. In recent years we have installed low-flow shower heads in all of our restrooms to save water, implemented a larger recycling program across all buildings, developed a sustainability representative position, and initiated social media campaigns with tips for students. Keep reading to check out some of our current initiatives!
Recycling
With the help of the Alternative Energy Enterprise and the Green Campus Enterprise, the Residence Hall Recycling Initiative was able to increase the recycling program within the residence halls. Now, each residence hall room has a small recycling bin with two stickers on it. These stickers outline our general recycling guidelines, as well as including information about miscellaneous items and where they can be recycled. These can be taken to a central location for proper recycling. Our recycling program is ‘single-stream’, meaning you do not need to separate your recycling by product. It can all go in the same bin.
Husky Closet Collective
Located in G04W Wads, The Clothing Closet provides new and gently used everyday clothing items for free. Students can pick up jeans, shoes, tops, socks, coats, and more. To learn more, visit their website.
Husky Exchange
Don’t throw it away, donate it!
The Husky Exchange program will gather reusable but unwanted items from residents as they move out of the residence halls in the spring, then store and sort the items and donate to local organizations or resell/giveaway the items back to students in the fall. The purpose of the program is to support the students and local community, divert waste from the landfill, and help build an awareness of sustainability at Michigan Tech. We will collect Pool noodles, broomball sticks, non-perishable food, fans, lamps, storage and shelving, mirrors, office supplies, area rugs, electronics, laundered clothing, and small, clean, appliances.