1. WHY RECYCLE ? Reducing the amount of energy used by industry:
Reduces greenhouse gas emissions
Helps prevent global climate change
In 2004, recycling reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 2 million metric tons of carbon.
Source: Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Web Site

2. UCCS HAS A NEW RECYCLING PROGRAM!
DID YOU KNOW?
I like the purple. Could this slide be a really bright color? – Also the entrance of the elements could be flashier/bolder statement.
Take out the “that”
UCCS HAS A NEW
RECYCLING PROGRAM!

3. Our future? Recycling helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
A view of the United States if all of the polar ice melts.
Sea level may rise 66 meters.
Recycling helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Add “Recycling helps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”

4. USE THESE BINS ON OUR CAMPUS!
Replace look for with “use these”
“Use these bins on our campus!

5. It's easy! Recycle your mixed containers
Plastic containers number 1 - 7
Tin and steel food cans
Aluminum cans
Don’t capitalize mixed or containers
Make sure that cans gets on the same line as tin and steel food
Header: We want your Mixed Containers.
Most people still don’t know to look for the triangle symbols on plastic containers.
Take off aerosol cans for more room.
Glass bottles and jars
Aerosol cans

6. It's easy! If it rips, recycle it! Mixed Paper
All white & colored paper
(including shredded)
Legal pads, steno pads, spiral
notebooks
Scratch, and message pads,
post it notes
It’s easy! If it rips, recycle it!
Mixed Paper It’s easy in bright green.
Envelopes (plastic windows
& labels ok)
Newspapers
Magazines

7. Quiz # 1 What kind of plastic can I recycle? All of these!
Look for numbers 1-7 in the triangle on the container
Hint: it’s usually on the bottom 
Take out “ a quick”

8. Quiz # 2 Are blue bins the only places where I can recycle? A. Yes
B. No
There are several kinds of bins located around campus. All of them will indicate which items they accept.
Take out “A quick”

9. NO Yes What goes in UCCS recycle bins? Quiz #3
Take out “A quick”
Envelope (with plastic window)
Phone book
Plastic water bottle
Light Bulb
Styrofoam cup

10. Quiz # 4 Which of these items can be thrown in with the paper?
A. Staples
B. Paper clips and spring clamps
C. Plastic tabs
Take out “a quick”
D. All of the above

11. Reduce Reuse Recycle Ideas Reduce Reuse Recycle
Bring your own water bottle and coffee mug and reuse
Print only what is needed and do it double-sided
Choose products that are durable and use less packaging
Consider buying pre-owned clothes and products
Change material goods to “products” in both sentences
Think about how many “things” you really need to be happy
Reduce
Reuse
Recycle

12. Every day, life invites you to make better choices!
Make the right choice!