EcoMug

Historically, Western Michigan University has spent over $32,000 to purchase Styrofoam® cups, paper cups, and plastics lids. Although that amount has decreased in recent years, WMU still spends substantial amounts of money for the use of disposables. There are also additional "upstream" environmental and energy costs with manufacturing the disposable beverage containers and "downstream" costs associated with the collection, transport, and disposal.

The EcoMug Program was implemented in response to these environmental and economic issues. The EcoMug:

• is a 15 oz. dual-wall, recyclable, stainless-steel travel mug
• is FREE—to all incoming first year and transfer students
• is FREE—to all students with a meal plan
• offers discounts at campus cafés and local businesses
• holds more liquid than the current available 8 oz. disposables, so you get more to drink when you use the EcoMug!

With your participation, the EcoMug will help eliminate these harmful “upstream” and “downstream” costs while saving you money!

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Manufacturer's Environmental and Corporate Social Responsibility Certifications and Commitments