| History of Sustainability |
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Penn’s commitment to sustainable practices dates as far back to the 1980’s, with the appearance of a recycling truck at Spring Fling. That was only the beginning, as Penn’s efforts have increased exponentially over the years. The Penn Sustainability is at the helm of developing initiatives for a more sustainable campus, but many centers, student groups and other sustainability programs have also been developed to address this need. 1980’s
1990’sPenn Recycling: Going into High GearAn article on the arrival of a 10-ton capacity recycling truck on campus. 2000’sUA Resolution on RecyclingThe Undergraduate Assembly published a resolution to create a centralized recycling program. |
