Waste

Increase diversion of materials from landflls and incinerators, and conserve resources, by recycling and composting.

STRATEGY

ACTIONS

1. Transition to centralized and 1.1 Create an ad hoc committee to standardized waste on both campuses. further explore strategies 1-4 for this recommendation. 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 2.1 Identify areas of concern with regard recycling bins and rearrange them to to recycling and how they can be synchronize with consumer behavior. 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 4.1 Contact other universities and identify at intake. For example, in tandem with best practices. the goal to increase recycling rates, reduce the amount of paper used or increase use of reusable dining ware in cafeterias and conference services.