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posted on Dec. 7: SRA pushes for environmentally friendly University Centre

A paper outlining six recommendations for handling the amounts of kitchen waste and styrofoam items generated by the new University Student Centre received overwhelming endorsement from the Student Representative Assembly (SRA) at its meeting on Dec. 3. The document, Environmental Recommendations: McMaster University Student Centre, was written by SRA Arts & Science representative Arif Manji. The proposals, which arise from discussions Manji had with a group of concerned students, are aimed at making the centre an environmentally friendly operation from the start. The recommendations include a surcharge on styrofoam containers, use of an industrial-size composter for kitchen refuse, and the purchase of cleaning products that are more environmentally friendly.

posted on Dec. 5: Unsightly cigarette butts an eyesore on campus

The hot spots include the Institute for Applied Health Sciences, the Commons and Mills Memorial Library. Others on the list are Gilmour Hall and Togo Salmon Hall. What list have these buildings made? Places on campus where there are large amounts of cigarette butts strewn around the ground or steps leading into the buildings. Physical plant director Bob Carter is puzzled why smokers are littering the campus with cigarette butts. "We know it's an issue," said Carter. "The problem is caused by butts being thrown on the ground even when there may be a container nearby." Photo: Cigarette butts strewn on the ground outside University buildings and not properly disposed of in receptacles sends a negative message to campus visitors, writes a Daily News reader.