Have
you been wondering what those new green boxes with the red roofs are?
They are Bilkent's way of helping the environment by reducing waste.
Thirty boxes are located in various places on the campus. Within
which, there are bins for cans, plastics, paper and glass. All
unsoiled paper is recyclable, including glossy, colored paper and
cardboard. All empty glass containers are acceptable, colored and
clear. Plastic bottles with the recycling symbol are also acceptable.
The bottles must be empty of contents, and preferably squeezed. Tin
cans must also be empty before placing in the bins, and flattened if
possible. In addition to the bins in the mini warehouses, paper will
continue to be collected in dormitories and in all academic and
administrative offices.
The Support Services Office is responsible for overseeing the
recycling project and also collects printer cartridges and batteries.
Just last semester, 40 tons of paper were collected. In environmental
terms, Bilkent saved 680 trees! For more information about the
recycling project at Bilkent visit
www.bilkent.edu.tr/~cevre.
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