Recycling

Currently the school and hotel have a shortage of recycle bins.

The limited amount of trash cans adds to the problem because students throw trash in recycle bins.

The University is not doing its part in collecting recycle bins.

The outdoor recycle bins regularly get changed, but not collected.

Results in the recyclable goods being thrown away by Hilton hotel employees.

Recycling

Placing more recycle bins in heavily traffic areas would help get more students recycling

Have a three compartment recycle bin for paper, plastic, metal and glass.

Have a trash can at each recycle bin.

Recycling

A cardboard and paper compacter put into the trash collection area of the hotel would be a great benefit.

The school and hotel have a large amount of cardboard and paper waste.

Placing a designated area where this waste could be collected and recycled would be very beneficial.

The compacted paper could then be brought to the university recycling center to be processed.

Recycling

In order for the bins and paper compacted to be used effectively, the students have to do their part.

Students must get involved in the recycling program in order for it to work

Have students alert Hilton employees when bins are getting full

School wide recycling attitude will make a big difference.

Cougar Grounds Coffee Cups

Encourage students and faculty to bring their own coffee mugs and tumblers from home.

This will help reduce waste and costs for Cougar Grounds and the University of Houston.

For incentive, give students and faculty a discount or a frequent buyer card that gives free coffee or other discounts.

Some Numbers and Facts

Small cups, 12 oz,-1,000 cups per box at $46.52 per case. Typical case lasts about two weeks

Medium cups 16 oz,-1,000 cups per box at $52.56 per case. Typical case lasts about a week and a half.

Large cups 26 oz,-600 cups per box at $41.19 per case. Typical case lasts about two weeks.

If we can encourage more students and faculty to bring a mug or coffee tumbler, we could considerably reduce waste.

Incentives to encourage less waste.

Organic Garden

To implement the start up and upkeep of an organic garden as an elective course for use in the hotel and classrooms.

The herbs, fruits, and vegetables could be used in the Foods classes as well as used in Barron’s and Eric’s.

This will give students an idea of how to grow and maintain an organic garden pesticide free, which is a continuing trend in the hospitality industry.

Need support of a teacher with the passion of organic foods. Possibly someone on the green committee.

Basics of Organic Gardening

Use of animal or vegetable fertilizers instead of pesticides.

Increasing the natural health of the soil, choosing appropriate plants that are suited to your area, and working with nature to produce a healthy and productive garden.

Organic production reduces health risks that are normally found with the use of pesticides.

Organic foods are shown to be rich in vitamins and minerals otherwise not seen in pesticide grown foods.

Organic growing is shown to be less harmful to the environment

Organic pesticides tend to cost the same or less than chemically produced pesticides.

Fruits and Vegetables to plant in Texas:

Vegetables1. Peas2. Green Beans3. Tomatoes4. Peppers5. Lettuce6. Onions7. Parsley8. Cucumbers 9. Squash10. Carrots 

Fruits1. Strawberries2. Blueberries3. Blackberries4. Raspberries5. Watermelon6. Peaches7. Nectarines8. Plums9. Figs10. Loquats

Recycling Organic Waste

Largest Recyclable Waste

Eric’s Restaurant

Student Operated Barron’s Restaurant

Cougar Grounds

Food Production Classes

Adds up to 8,200 lbs per month

98,000 lbs per year!

Recycling Organic Waste

Waste From Restaurants typically 76% organic.

Creating organic waste to earth friendly compost.

C.L.A.S.P.

• Community Learning Agricultural Sustainability Program

Have designated trash bins for “Food Waste Only”.

Reducing Carbon Emission

Incandescent Light BulbsCompact Fluorescent Light

Bulbs

Reducing Carbon Emission

Incandescent Light Bulbs

Average Cost $1.35 per bulb

Average Lifespan of 1,500 hours

60,000 hours of lighting per month 3,600 KWh per bulb

Average 1.37lbs C02 per KWh

4,932 lbs C02

Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs

Average Cost $2.45 per bulb

Average Lifespan of 10,000 hours

60,000 hours of lighting per month 840 KWh per bulb

Average 1.37lbs C02 per KWh

1,150 lbs C02

$562

8,500 hrs

2,760 KWh

515 Bulbs

3,782 lbs

Reducing Carbon Emission

Incandescent Light BulbsCompact Fluorescent Light

Bulbs

43,235 KWh

$9,868

60,000 lbs C02