Although the simplistic words reduce, recycle and reuse are part of the vocabulary of most American citizens and the tasks themselves may seem downright arbitrary to some, the obligation to reduce, recycle and reuse is harmful for the stability of our nation and the planet. For most who have heard of the waste hierarchy, reduce, recycle and reuse, and know the basics of what it is, I doubt many of us think back to the catastrophic effects that are stealthily making our facilities uninhabitable. The first crucial steps have already been taken to combat the waste of not reducing and refraining from reusing materials considered "garbage". Since steps have already been taken, there are organizations that allow people and companies to recycle materials for reuse. The next step is for universities, companies and cities to take the initiative to combine the following two options. “Waste” disposal must be divided into groups of reusable and/or dangerous materials to be recycled and non-reusable, decomposable and non-hazardous material to be disposed of in landfills and/or compost heaps, with waste reduction as our main culprit it is the waste of energy. Many universities, companies and cities have taken the lead in making their infrastructure a “greener” and less wasteful environment. While there are many universities, companies and cities that are going green in other countries around the world and many, internationally and nationally, that are not going green; the primary focus on only the universities, companies, and cities that are going green in the United States will create a better appreciation for the U...... middle of paper ...... and universities | Grist." Grist | Environmental news, commentary, advice. August 10, 2007. Web. March 25, 2011.."Fact Sheet: Biodiesel Program in Brief." Loyola University Chicago. Web. March 26, 2011. ."Green Rankings: Complete Methodology 2010 - Newsweek." Newsweek - NationalNews, World News, Business, Health, Technology, Entertainment, and More - Newsweek. October 18, 2010. Web. March 25, 2011. .Smells Like Biodiesel. Dir. TJ Berden. Center for Biodiesel Urban environmental research and policy - Web biodiesel program. Waste management: waste removal, waste collection, recycling and bin rental. 2011. .