Campus History Keepers with Carolina Tree Heritage
About this episode
The episode discusses the history and impact of green waste recycling programs at UNC, initiated after Hurricane Fran, and the role of Carolina Tree Heritage.
In the aftermath of Hurricane Fran, UNC Grounds' green recycling program began. That's because the University inherited the grinder used during storm cleanup, which made wood chips from downed trees. Two decades later, University Arborist Tom Bythell asked administration to purchase a new grinder in order to continue green waste recycling program. And a few years after that, Carolina Tree Heritage came along. The nonprofit, housed within the UNC Institute for the Environment, aims to utilize ...
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