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Clemson graduate student government seeks partnership with city to restore downtown recycling
Summary
A representative from Clemson graduate student government urged the committee to help expand recycling to downtown Clemson and offered resources and event support; committee members encouraged the students to present a plan for a recommendation to City Council.
Cassie, director of sustainability for Clemson’s Graduate Student Government, told the Sustainability Advisory Committee on Feb. 12 that graduate students want to expand recycling in downtown Clemson and are exploring drop‑off points, receptacles for businesses, and coordination with local restaurants and apartment complexes.
Why it matters: The university community and downtown businesses could be partners in restoring recycling services, but committee members said a formal plan and presentation would be needed for the committee to recommend action to City Council.
Details: Cassie said she and student colleagues canvassed downtown bars and restaurants and heard suggestions such as placing receptacles for business sorting and consolidating materials for transport to a drop‑off site (Kite Hill was mentioned as a possible transfer point). She said the graduate student government has an annual committee budget and can request additional funding for initiatives. Committee members offered to connect the students with the city and recommended the students prepare a plan the subcommittee could present to City Council.
Next steps: Committee members invited the students to return with a detailed proposal; the Wildlife and other subcommittees offered to help publicize or serve as judges for a proposed sustainability symposium.
