The Illini Union has purchased 6 outdoor recycling units and 7 indoor units to address the growing need for recycling centers in and around the Union. This project would add an additional 10 recycling bins to the current initiative funded by the Union.

Primary Goals: • Increase recycling efforts within the Illini Union • Implement iCAP strategies • Promote recycling within the Union and across campus • Encourage individual environmental stewardship • Divert recyclable products from landfills

Deliverables: • Increased opportunities for recycling with more bins available • Strides toward waste reduction • Increased visibility for recycling efforts

This project is student-led and highly beneficial to the larger student body. With 13,000 people passing through the Illini Union daily, the availability and visibility of recycling receptacles is highly important. Aside from convenience, the bins are reflective of the environmentally conscience student body that utilizes the building. The identity of the Illini Union stems from its function as a student centric entity. The recycling pods benefit students by meeting an increasing need for recycling centers, as well as, ensuring student values are adequately represented.