Baltimore is appreciated for a lot of things—sports, architecture, arts and culture, horse racing, and certain personal eccentricities like hairstyles and attitude. For many, though, Baltimore is about great landmarks. Whether it's the Shot Tower or one of the city's famed monuments, Baltimore can lay claim to the title of a place of world-renowned architecture.
Every couple of months, and by way of larger-than-life graphics affixed to a 120-foot fence across from the Fitzgerald Garage and the Barnes & Noble at the University of Baltimore on West Oliver Street, the University is posing a different question about Baltimore. The UB community, its neighbors and even passersby can vote on their favorite of four possible answers by recycling as much as they can in bins that will be used to tally up the answers. The bin that has collected the most recycling by the end of the voting will determine the winning answer. "Talking Trash: UB Votes to Recycle"'s latest question is "What is the most important issue in the upcoming presidential election?" Voters can dispose of their recyclable paper, cans and bottles in the bin of their choice and cast their vote as often as they would like.
The voting is starting now. Check back soon to see updated tallies.
The results are in from our last question, "What is your favorite John Waters movie?":
- Serial Mom: 110 cubic feet
- Pink Flamingos: 95 cubic feet
- Cry-Baby: 84 cubic feet
- Hairspray: 72 cubic feet
Here are the results from the question before that, " What is Baltimore's favorite landmark?":
- Washington Monument: 82 cubic feet
- Fort McHenry: 65 cubic feet
- Shot Tower: 50 cubic feet
- Domino Sugar sign: 48 cubic feet
Here are the results from the question before that, "What is Baltimore's favorite food and drink?":
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Natty Boh: 68 cubic feet
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Bergers Cookies: 46 cubic feet
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Crabs: 38 cubic feet
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Old Bay: 29 cubic feet
This ongoing initiative illustrates UB's continuing commitment to preserving the environment. From recycling and using green materials in its construction projects to reducing energy and water usage and encouraging the community to take advantage of public transportation and rideshare programs, the UB community is intent on reducing its impact on the environment.