Paper, plastic, glass, aluminum — these recycling categories may soon be of greater importance in rural Arizona, as a federal grant and college program seek sustainable solutions for forgotten parts of the state.
In upholding its mission to promote the circular economy, Arizona State University’s Rob and Melanie Walton Sustainability Solutions Services will develop a recycling program to install in rural areas throughout the state.
On Dec. 17, 2021, the United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development division announced that the university had been selected to receive a $160,559 grant to design a comprehensive recycling program for rural Arizona communities.
