Other schools do it...peer pressure!?

http://r4.ucdavis.edu/
UC Davis- This year their stadium goes green. This is an amazing step when it comes to school buildings. They also provides many links, such as one on receiving “mini-bins” from the school in which paper and other items can be recycled into.
http://www.ocf.berkeley.edu/~recycle/
UC Berkeley- Obviously known as one of the most liberal schools, so it isn’t surprising that they have a recycling program. They offer a wide array of services to offices, classrooms, and lab buildings. They also provide a guide to recycling and other links related to sustainability.
http://www.studentgroups.ucla.edu/recycle/
This was one the best and most up to date out of the three websites I researched. It shares how last year UCLA had a “recycling rally, had a booth at the Eco Fair for Earth Day, and held a campus-wide Keep Recyclables Out of Trash campaign.” This year one of their main goals is to install recycling in all of the 27 Greek houses.

If they can do it, why can’t we!?

8 STEPS TO STARTING A SCHOOL RECYCLING PROGRAM
(http://www.bottlesandcans.com/)
1. Designate a school "Recycling Coordinator” to oversee the program and motivate others.
2. Arrange for collection: Contact your local recycler or designate a student(s).
3. Get recycling bins by calling 1-800-RECYCLE or by logging on to bottlesandcans.com.
4. Place recycling bins in high traffic areas and inform students of their location.
6. Label the bins effectively to maximize ease of use.
5. Educate your students so they can identify CRV recyclable beverage containers. For a list of beverage containers included in the CRV program, visit bottlesandcans.com.
7. Introduce the program to your students with an email or posters to create awareness.
8. Generate enthusiasm by motivating your students with rewards paid for with the
funds redeemed.

Sounds good to me…so basically…we just need a person, determination, distribution of information, and…oh yeah…money from Jim Doti.