| | Students satisfied with watered-down waste reduction plan (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08) |
 | | Rob Altemeyer, the Waste Minimization Coordinator for the University of Manitoba and coordinator of the University of Manitoba Recycling and Environmental Group (UMREG), says students can feel they played a pivotal role in the passing of the motion. |
 | | While he views the new program as a step in the right direction for Winnipeggers, he points out that opponents of the plan have made it very difficult for implementation by not passing the user fee. |
 | | "I would love to see the diversion rate [of recyclable materials] increase," said Altemeyer, "but if the city does not have the resources to implement the apartment recycling, it will not be met." Altemeyer adds the fee not only would have provided motivation for recycling, but also the revenue to implement an expanded recycling program. |
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