BJ Tipton, Solid Waste Program Manager of the Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling (OWRR), received the “Recycler of the Year” Award at the Carolina Recycling Association annual conference. The award honors an individual who has made contributions to the advancement of solid waste reduction. During her tenure at Carolina, BJ started the food waste recovery and athletics recycling programs and expanded the indoor recycling and construction and demolition programs.
Carolina’s 2011 Student Move-In Team was also recognized with the “Spotlight” Award. By starting early and working long hours, the dedicated Move-In Team recycled mountains of cardboard and other discards, including 450 pounds of shrinkwrap. Team members include representatives from Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling, Building Services, Housekeeping, Materials and Logistics, Business Operations, Grounds, HVAC, General Storeroom, Life Safety, and Environment, Health, and Safety. Congratulations to BJ and the Move-In Team!
