recycling – Temple Update

City Extends Heat Health Emergency, Delays Trash and Recycling

Tue, 21 Jul 2020 19:38:49 +0000

In response to the extreme heat, Health Commissioner Thomas Farley has extended the current Heat Health Emergency through Wednesday, July 22 at 8 p.m. When the City declares a Heat Health Emergency, several City services are made available to the public to ensure residents stay cool and safe. Services include cooling sites, a “heatline” where residents can call to get health and safety tips from…

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Recycling and Waste Concerns Rise Following Temple Climate Action Commitment

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 14:00:55 +0000

This past April, Temple President Richard M. Englert approved on the university 2019 Climate Action Plan. The plans to move towards carbon neutrality by 2050, is in line with Philadelphia’s own climate action plan, which plans to reduce 80 percent of carbon emissions by 2050. What are the other facilities associated to Temple University doing? University Village, also known as American Campus…

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Students Work to Keep Off-Campus Housing Clean

Thu, 19 Oct 2017 14:30:46 +0000

Temple University says it is committed to maintaining a sustainable environment on campus and its surrounding blocks. One community member has been unofficially helping Temple achieve this through her own good will. Charlotte Savage is a resident and block captain on the 1500 block of Page Street. Every Monday, and then throughout the week, Savage goes outside and cleans up any stray trash to…

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Computer Recycling Center Celebrates Grand Opening

Fri, 15 Apr 2016 02:03:26 +0000

The Computer Recycling Center has moved from the Tech center to the ground floor of Pearson Hall. With a brand-new store front, the center celebrated its grand opening by giving out tours of the new area. Back in 2003, Temple University had an overflow of old computer and electrical equipment that needed to be properly disposed of. Facing pressure from the State, Temple created the Computer…

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