Have you ever noticed colorful murals on the dumpsters throughout campus?
As part of the Office of Sustainability’s Green Chapter program, fraternities and sororities at the University of Maryland are given the opportunity to participate in the annual dumpster painting event, which is sponsored by Facilities Management- Recycling and Solid Waste.
Between April 6th and April 14th, 11 chapters across the four councils of the Department of Fraternity and Sorority Life took part in this activity. Each chapter’s Sustainability Chair planned out a creative design revolving around recycling. Then, with the help of their chapter members, they made their ideas a reality!
Over the course of the week, students dropped by the Graham Cracker parking lot to beautify three recycling dumpsters. Each eye-catching design is meant to encourage members of the campus community to properly sort their waste. This event is a great way for students to mix art with advocacy.
Be on the lookout around campus for the 2024 dumpster designs.
