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Recycling and Sustainability at UNCG

Recycling and Sustainability at UNCG. Rachel Grant Environmental Education Coordinator Office of Waste Reduction & Recycling (OWRR). The OWRR: Who are we?. Recycling and Sustainability Manager: Jenny Paige Environmental Education Coordinator: Rachel Grant Operations Supervisor: Ben Kunka

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Recycling and Sustainability at UNCG

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  1. Recycling and Sustainability at UNCG Rachel Grant Environmental Education Coordinator Office of Waste Reduction & Recycling (OWRR)

  2. The OWRR: Who are we? • Recycling and Sustainability Manager: Jenny Paige • Environmental Education Coordinator: Rachel Grant • Operations Supervisor: Ben Kunka • 4 Recycling Crew Members: Vince, Joe, Skip, Carlo • Student Interns: Lynwood, Tom, Brittany, McKenzie

  3. Presentations Events Publications Marketing Coordinate Volunteers & Interns Training Develop/Manage Programs Environmental Education

  4. Green Games Landfill on the Lawn Earth Day Cram & Scram Minor Events Wetlands Day World Ozone Day Alternative Transportation Day Beautification Day World Wildlife Day Campus Sustainability Day America Recycles Day Go Organic! Invasive Species Day World Food Day Campus Events

  5. A brief history of sustainability at UNCG:

  6. The Brundtland Report (Our Common Future) • “Sustainable Development… meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs.” • Focused on 3 components: • Environmental maintenance • Economic growth • Social equity

  7. A framework & systematic approach A baseline for measuring progress A holistic view of campus An educational & community relations tool 2003: Sustainability Assessment http://www.uncg.edu/rcy/Assets/Images/Assess.pdf

  8. Indicators • Energy & Air Pollution • Water • Land Use • Waste and Recycling • Health & Safety • Academics & Culture • Purchasing • Policy, Planning & Governance

  9. 2007: Sustainability Committee • Mission: “To shape a legacy of ecological stewardship, social equity, and prosperity for future generations.” • http://sustain.uncg.edu

  10. Assessment Indicators Energy & Air Pollution Water Land Use Waste & Recycling Health & Safety Academics & Culture Purchasing Policy, Planning & Governance Working Groups Dining Services Green Building Transportation Waste & Recycling Health & Safety Academics & Culture Energy & Water Communications Health & Social Justice Council of Representatives Sustainability Committee

  11. What does recycling look like at UNCG?

  12. Waste Reduction & Recycling • Best Practices • Over 30 types of material recycled at UNCG • FY 07/08 – Recycling rate was 35% • Re-use programs – Cram & Scram, mag rack, emerging office supply re-use program • Comprehensive residence hall recycling program • 752 tons recycled, reused or composted • Reuse & Recycling produced $136,578 in savings last year! • Biofuel from fryer oil recycling

  13. Waste Reduction & Recycling • Future Goals • Complete implementation of new programs • Future compost project for yard waste and food • Office supply re-use center • Increase recycling at all athletic events • Increase recycling sites & standardize signage • Seek new markets for recycling • Further develop buy-recycled policy & increase participation • Recycling liaison program to improve service

  14. Mind the GAPPS! • Glass • Aluminum • Paper • Plastic • Steel • …and so much more!

  15. Other Recyclables • Batteries • Toner Cartridges • CD’s & floppy discs • Electronics • Cell Phones • Books*

  16. Office Paper vs. Commingled Bins Commingled Bins Glass: Green, Brown, Clear Aluminum: Soda Cans Paper: Mags, NEON, Newspaper, Soft-back books Cardboard Plastic: #1 & #2 Bottles Steel: Tin Cans & Aerosol Cans Chipboard Office Paper Bins Paper: White & Pastel Envelopes Letterheads Copies/Print-outs Stamps Envelopes with windows Manila envelopes Post it notes

  17. NO!!!!! Pizza Boxes Styrofoam Disposable Cups or Plates Plastic Wrap & Bags Hard Back Books*

  18. Slim Jims

  19. Desk-Side Office Paper Bins Bottles and Commingled Items ShouldNOTgo in these bins.

  20. Roll-Carts

  21. Residence Halls • RECYCLING BAG • Recycling Containers Outside BESIDE TRASH DUMPSTERS • High Rise Residence Halls have Roll Carts at the end of each hall.

  22. Front-Load Dumpsters

  23. It’s Easy Being Green! Quick Tips: • Use the Mag Rack • Reduce Energy & Water usage • Use CFL Bulbs • Reusable Dishes • Buy Recycled • Check the Office Supply Exchange! • Carpool • Take the HEAT • Buy Energy Star Products • Zero Energy Breaks

  24. Questions? Rachel Grant Environmental Education Coordinator UNCG Office of Waste Reduction & Recycling (336) 256-0442 rcgrant@uncg.edu recycle@uncg.edu www.uncg.edu/rcy http://sustain.uncg.edu

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