Waste Reduction Plan - McMaster University
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Waste Reduction and
Diversion at McMaster
Presented by:
Catherine Lau
Sustainability Intern ,Winter 2012
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Introduction to new sustainability initiative
Major concerns of proper recycling and waste disposal at
McMaster University
Basic overview of materials that can be recycled and
composted
Recap
Feedback (Survey)
Bin Installation (CNH and TSH)
Major Concern: Contamination
Separating Recyclables
Hamilton has a double stream system for recycling
VS
Paper
Plastics/Glass
Recycling– Common Mistakes
What cannot be recycled:
Coffee cups
Bottle caps
Bottles and cans with liquid in them
Wet or dirty paper or cardboard
Pizza Boxes
Recycling- Paper
What can be recycled:
File folders
Envelopes
Paper with staples, papers clips or spiral wire
binding
Flyers and magazines
Phone books, text books and courseware
Recycling – Plastic & Glass
What 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
Compost
McMaster 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
Compost
List 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 Success
GOAL: Divert waste and promote recycling
Install new waste and recycling bins in CNH and TSH
Promote 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]