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30 Day Zero Waste Challenge Reflections

Friday, November 16, 2018 by
Beth and Andrea's mason jars after the 30 day challenge

Beth's reflections

Tips for preparing for the Zero Waste Challenge

Friday, October 12, 2018 by Andrea Bale
Andrea Bale and Beth Eden from the Sustainability Office with their mason jars

Beth's preparation

Hi, I am Beth and I am the Sustainability Projects Coordinator this term.

5 R’s of Waste Reduction: Rot

Thursday, October 4, 2018 by Beth Eden
New Bins on Campus

The 5 R's of waste reduction continued...

Rot refers to composting or using the green bin program for organic waste rather than throwing it into the garbage.

Last year, over 80% of the waste on campus that went to landfill could have been recycled or put in the compost. We have lots of great opportunities to improve that this year!

Student led 'Global Warning' campaign beating plastic pollution

Thursday, October 4, 2018 by
Global Warning Logo

Where it all started

The Union by Project: Trashion

Friday, September 28, 2018 by
The Union Model Promotional Graphic

Where it started

Leading up to Zero Waste Week, we will be featuring students, start-ups, and inspiring stories on our blog to get you thinking more about waste. Have you heard about Trashion yet?

Yoshi Matsuzaki is a 2A student in Environment and Business in the Faculty of Environment. Believing sustainability is key in every industry and relating this to his passion for Photography, he founded Project: Trashion.

5 R’s of Waste Reduction: Reuse

Thursday, September 27, 2018 by Beth Eden
Bike Repair

5 R's of waste reduction continued

This week’s theme is the third of the 5 R’s of Waste Reduction: Reuse

Nearly everything we buy on a daily basis ends up in the garbage. Finishing its life in the landfill contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and pollution to our waterways and natural spaces on land. By cutting our consumption, we are able to reduce our environmental impact on natural systems and contribute to a healthier, more resilient planet for all species.

Guest Blog: Eco Containers

Wednesday, January 31, 2018 by Rachel Henderson

What is it?

We’ve all heard the saying “Reduce, Reuse, Recycle”, and that is exactly what Food Services is trying to accomplish through the eco-container program. The eco-container program is currently a pilot project at the newest residence building, Claudette Millar Hall.

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