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UWEC draws attention to recycling on campus

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Eau Claire (WQOW) - UW-Eau Claire is spreading the message about recycling in a unique way.

This afternoon, students dumped trash outside Sutherland Hall. They then began sorting through it. The goal is to draw attention to the amount of garbage thrown out in residence halls that could have been recycled instead.

"I think it shows that we're willing to get down and dirty to actually show them what they should recycle. We're doing a lot of evaluation to see which activities are the most helpful in helping students learn more about how to live green," said UWEC Housing Sustainability Coordinator Kate Hartsel.

During the spring semester, UWEC will hold another trash sort to see if students have changed their habits.

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