Florida International University (FIU) is not only a standard in quality education, it is also an innovator in best practices, especially those related to the environment . The University's commitment to ensuring that its community contributes to the preservation and protection of the environment has led it to pioneering innovations in solid waste management, particularly in recycling; Because the University clearly understands that recycling is more beneficial than waste disposal, it has established its own reputation in the proper and effective management of solid waste. Florida International University recognizes its contribution to the accumulation of waste as it produces approximately seven million pounds. of waste each year (Figueroa, 2010). Unlike other universities that remain committed to investing in green practices, FIU, "governed by the State of Florida under Florida Statute 403.714 and the Florida Solid Waste Management Act of 1988 » (FIU, 2011), established its own internal “green machine”. » or a solid waste management and environmental protection system through the FIU Custodial Services Office. The university's efforts to ensure effective solid waste management “far exceed the minimum standards” (FIU, 2011) required by law. What makes the university's solid waste management efforts unique is the establishment of a "single-stream recycling program which means all recyclable items can be placed in a single bin and do not need to be sorted” (FIU, 2011). ). However, despite the use of single recycling bins, appropriate labeling must accompany each bin to ensure that only recyclable materials are placed there. There are also bins of various sizes that are placed in the middle of the paper......, but only cost $35 per ton. The school also earns $10 for every ton of paper recycled” (Figueroa, 2009). This means that in addition to saving the environment, the university also gains and is able to reduce its expenses on certain things through the use of recycled materials. Of course, the most important aspect of recycling at the university is awareness, and with students currently thinking seriously about how they manage their solid waste, the campaign and program are even more successful. To do this, the university also joined the national CRF Recyclemania two years ago and ranked exceptionally well (FIU, 2011). It is very important in any environmental effort that stakeholders are aware of the benefits of the efforts so that the program becomes property and becomes a culture rather than just an obligation..