'Green Greeks' Take on Litter
Fraternities Try Recycling, Starting With Their Parties
Organized Recycling
Matt Hardin, a second-year member of the fraternity, says he feels great knowing that the cans are not being wasted by being thrown away."It is great to know that we recycle all those cans. It's also a great thing to show our new members that we care about Earth and want to give back to our community," Hardin says.
"Recycling is a great place to start when you are trying to get an organization or business to go green," says Keith Bible, waste division planner for the city of Austin Solid Waste Services. "It's one of the easiest ways to help the environment, and it's also one of the most effective and substantial ways that we can make a difference, " Bible says.
The Green Greeks are actively spreading the "going green" message on the University of Texas campus, and especially within the Greek community.
While discussing his sometimes unappealing duties as a new member, McElroy summed up his ideas about the program, saying, "I think all fraternities should recognize that something which is so commonly involved at every party can be salvaged and saved to give back to our community."
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