Fundamentals of Interactive Journalism

At the beginning of the semester, I wrote a blog post about the lack of a recycling program in our Journalism School. I was dismayed by the lack of one, but optimistic that a program would eventually be implemented with a reasonable amount of effort.

My predictions turned out to be wrong. There’s more red tape than expected, and frankly I’m confused by some of it. I’m also disappointed by my inability to bring some change to this situation, but at the same time, I think this is bigger than one person.

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As I slugged down the remains of my caffeinated soda fix, I did a quick survey around the lobby to find the closest recycling bin. With nothing in sight, I held onto my aluminum can and chalked off the lack of bins to opening orientation day at CUNY Journalism School. Surely recycling containers would eventually make their way to our 3rd and 4th floors once school kicked off and started, right?

Five weeks into the semester, and there are still no recycling containers to be found. Sure, one can find some blue bins with the recycling logo in our classrooms. However, instead of being devoted to one particular recyclable item, these bins often contain a messy mixture of food, wrappers, cans, and paper.

So, where exactly are we supposed to put our bottles, cans and other recyclable goods?

It turns out that measures are being taken to install a recycling program at CUNY J-School.

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