Recycling Statistics

2007

In 2007, Naropa University diverted the following amounts of waste from landfills to either recycling or composting:

• Mixed paper and cardboard: 21,490 lbs.
• Commingled containers: 9,860 lbs.
• Compostables: 15,990 lbs.

These efforts conserved:

• 183 thirty-foot trees
• 157 cubic yards of landfill space
• 75,215 gallons of water
• 61,891 kilowatt hours of energy

These efforts prevented:

• 681 pounds of air pollutants

2006

During 2006, Naropa University diverted the following amounts of waste from landfills to either recycling or composting.

• Mixed paper and cardboard: 22,745 lbs.
• Commingled containers: 6,795 lbs.
• Compostables: 5,890 lbs.

These efforts conserved:

• 193 thirty-foot trees
• 156 cubic yards of landfill space
• 79,608 gallons of water
• 59,316 kilowatt hours of energy

These efforts prevented:

• 707 pounds of air pollutants

At Naropa University, we also recycle all of our old electronic and computer equipment. For an amazing resource in Boulder, see CHaRM, the Center for Hard to Recycle Materials.