Campus Recycling entered a float in the K-State Homecoming parade for the third year in a row in order to show support for campus activities while increasing awareness of K-State’s recycling program.
The overwhelming support from students and members of the community alike is part of what motivates Bill Spiegel, Director of Recycling, and his team to continue the tradition;
“We continue entering the float as we feel that it leads to some recognition of our campus and community’s ability to improve the sustainable stance of our city with simple recycling habits.”
Planning for the event generally begins with brainstorming in the summer and the collection of materials in the fall. Kelly Whitehair (chair of the Campus Recycling Committee) and her husband, Mark, have volunteered their time to assist Bill Spiegel in designing and building the floats.
Often, waste materials gathered on campus are recycled and reformatted to construct the float. Considerations for themes, deadlines, transportation, parade rules, and safety requirements are all taken into account during the process.
All of us at Facilities want to thank Bill, Kelly, Mark, and the rest of their team for all of their hard work in creating another great float this year!
