24 Operations | Grounds, Dining Services, Energy, Waste, Water, and Transportation
Waste
STRATEGY
ACTIONS
1.
1.1 Create an ad hoc committee to further explore strategies 1-4 for this recommendation.
Transition to centralized and standardized waste on both campuses.
Increase diversion of materials from landflls and incinerators, and conserve resources, by recycling and composting.
1.2 Analyse results from 2016 Waste Audit led by Offce of Sustainability and NRMT to help develop a strategy for improving recycling. 1.3 Pilot centralized waste in the CASES building to test feasibility. 1.4 Develop strategies such as education and awareness campaigns for the University community, and training on proper recycling procedures for maintenance and third party cleaning staff. 2.
Update the type of multi-unit recycling bins and rearrange them to synchronize with consumer behavior.
2.1 Identify areas of concern with regard to recycling and how they can be improved.
3.
Implement institution-wide composting. 3.1 Involve an undergraduate class in conducting a feasibility study for implementing institution-wide composting. 3.2 Consult with local composting company Eco Depot about possibility of a composting contract. 3.3 Identify next steps needed to implement composting.
4.
Identify ways to reduce consumption at intake. For example, in tandem with the goal to increase recycling rates, reduce the amount of paper used or increase use of reusable dining ware in cafeterias and conference services.
4.1 Contact other universities and identify best practices.
