Binghamton University Receives Recycling Bin Grant for University Events Center

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Binghamton University (SUNY) has been awarded a recycling bin grant from Keep America Beautiful (KAB) and The Coca-Cola Foundation as part of their national recycling bin grant program. This grant will provide Binghamton University with 25 specialized recycling bins for placement at the University Events Center, expanding the university's current recycling program. The bins will be used for collecting recyclable glass, metal, and plastic cans and bottles, promoting Binghamton University's Go Green initiative during campus and community events.

Key Takeaways:

  • Binghamton University received 25 recycling bins as part of a national grant program from Keep America Beautiful and The Coca-Cola Foundation.
  • The recycling bins will be placed at the University Events Center and will be used for collecting recyclable glass, metal, and plastic cans and bottles.
  • Binghamton University is one of 37 colleges and universities across the United States receiving support from the Coca-Cola/Keep America Beautiful Recycling Bin Grant Program.
  • An additional 52 grants were awarded to non-collegiate locations, including non-profit organizations, local government agencies, and other community groups.
  • The grant program awarded a total of 5,300 recycling bins to recipients nation-wide, with Binghamton University being one of the recipients of the bins.
  • The program's goal is to promote recycling and sustainability in public areas across the country, with a focus on educational and community-focused programs.
  • The University's Resource Recovery Manager, Martin Larocca, stated that the grant will allow the university to expand its current recycling program and provide a more prominent representation of Binghamton University's Go Green initiative.

Statistics:

  • 37 colleges and universities across the United States received support from the Coca-Cola/Keep America Beautiful Recycling Bin Grant Program.
  • 5,300 recycling bins were awarded overall to recipients nation-wide.
  • 52 grants were awarded to non-collegiate locations, including non-profit organizations, local government agencies, and other community groups.
  • Binghamton University received 25 recycling bins as part of the grant program.

Sources:

  • "Binghamton University (SUNY)"
  • Keep America Beautiful (KAB)
  • The Coca-Cola Foundation