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Posted on October 12, 2021September 23, 2021 by cliebowi

New Collection Bin for All Books

book collection bin in front of brick wall
The Holy Cross community can now donate and recycle books to The Bay State Book Company via an on-campus collection bin behind Alumni Hall.

What do your old books support? The Bay State Book Company aims to “keep as many books out of landfills as possible.” They donate books to local schools, community centers, and soldiers. For any remaining books, the organization recycles them responsibly.

A study by the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) discovered that the United States sends over 640,000 tons of books to landfills every year. By having this collection bin on campus, the Holy Cross community can give their books a new life and redistribute resources instead of creating more trash.

Participation is easy. Simply bring your books to the designated bin 24/7.

Books Accepted:

  • Paperpacks
  • Hardcovers
  • Textbooks
  • Books in Poor Condition/Unreadable
  • Encyclopedias
  • Mass-Market Paperback
  • Books with Library Binding or Spiral Binding
CategoriesSustainability TagsCampus Engagement, Employees, Public Engagement, Students

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