waste reduction and diversion at mcmaster
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Waste Reduction and Diversion at McMaster. Presented by : Catherine Lau Sustainability Intern ,Winter 2012. Outline. Introduction to new sustainability initiative Major concerns of proper recycling and waste disposal at McMaster University - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Waste Reduction and Diversion at McMaster
Presented by:Catherine Lau
Sustainability Intern ,Winter 2012
Outline1. Introduction to new sustainability
initiative2. Major concerns of proper recycling and
waste disposal at McMaster University 3. Basic overview of materials that can be
recycled and composted4. Recap 5. Feedback (Survey)
Bin Installation (CNH and TSH)
Major Concern: Contamination
Separating RecyclablesHamilton has a double stream system for
recycling
Paper Plastics/Glass
VS
Recycling– Common Mistakes What cannot be recycled:Coffee cupsBottle caps Bottles and cans with liquid in
themWet or dirty paper or cardboard Pizza Boxes
Recycling- PaperWhat can be recycled:File foldersEnvelopesPaper with staples, papers clips or
spiral wire binding Flyers and magazines Phone books, text books and
courseware
Recycling – Plastic & GlassWhat can be recycled:Beverage and food cans Glass jars and bottles
Milk cartons
Clean take-out containers#6 plastics, e.g., styrofoam
PS plastics, e.g., coffee cup lids
CompostMcMaster University Student Centre (NEW Jan 12, 2012)Public compost bin located across from Union Market in MUSC.
Kitchens that compost: •Mary E. Keyes•Bridges Café•Twelve Eighty•Union Market•La Piazza. •Phoenix•Communications Research Laboratory
CompostList of Acceptable Items: Fruits and vegetables Meat, including bones Dairy Soup and sauce Bread products Coffee grounds and filters Waxed paper Cooking Fat Paper plates Napkins Paper towel Milk cartons Paper coffee cups Wooden Skewers
Steps to SuccessGOAL: Divert waste and promote recycling
Install new waste and recycling bins in CNH and TSHPromote use of new bins through online presentations,
posters and workshops Compare the amount of waste and recycling over the
course of a month to data in previous months Publish results in final report available on the McMaster
Sustainability website
(www.mcmaster.ca/sustainability)
Survey Please provide us with feedback by clicking the link below and you could win a $10 Titles gift card. All questions are optional, however your contact information is necessary to be considered for the draw.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/2TMKMM6
Questions/Concerns?Contact: Catherine Lau (Sustainability Intern) at [email protected] or Kate Whalen (Sustainability Manager) at [email protected]