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Waste Reduction and Diversion Initiatives at McMaster University

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Explore McMaster University's new sustainability initiatives aimed at waste reduction and recycling. This presentation covers major concerns regarding proper recycling and waste disposal on campus, offering an overview of materials that can be recycled or composted. Key topics include common contamination issues, the importance of proper sorting, and the installation of new recycling bins. Learn how you can contribute to a greener campus and participate in our feedback survey for a chance to win a gift card.

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  1. Waste Reduction and Diversion at McMaster Presented by: Catherine Lau Sustainability Intern ,Winter 2012

  2. Outline • 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)

  3. Bin Installation (CNH and TSH)

  4. Major Concern: Contamination

  5. Separating Recyclables • Hamilton has a double stream system for recycling VS Paper Plastics/Glass

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Recycling – Plastic & Glass What can be recycled: • Beverage and food cans • Glass jars and bottles PS plastics, e.g., coffee cup lids Clean take-out containers #6 plastics, e.g., styrofoam Milk cartons

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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)

  12. 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 laucm@mcmaster.ca or Kate Whalen (Sustainability Manager) at whalenk@mcmaster.ca