How mcGill red is going green
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Kathleen Ng, Environmental Officer, Environmental Health and Safety, University Safety Gabriela Pinto, Assistant Director, Building Services, University Services
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How mcGill red is going green. Kathleen Ng, Environmental Officer, Environmental Health and Safety, University Safety Gabriela Pinto, Assistant Director, Building Services, University Services. agenda. Who Why What we’re already doing Campus initiatives How you can help Recycling tips - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Kathleen Ng, Environmental Officer, Environmental Health and Safety, University Safety
Gabriela Pinto, Assistant Director, Building Services, University Services
Who Why What we’re already doing
Campus initiatives How you can help
Recycling tipsOther ways to take action
Questions/comments
reduce :: re-use :: recycle :: rethink! McGill environmental policy
implementation Sub-Committee on Environment
Resource for McGill faculty, staff and students
Liaison with community groups
Prior commitmentsTalloires Agreement, Halifax DeclarationEnvironmental policy/actions (2001-02+’06)
Regulations: proactivityUN Decade Ratification of Kyoto AccordProvincial/municipal regulations
Trees = !!
Cars = !!!
Exhibit A. Clueless nut
No pesticide use for aesthetic purposes Eco Logo/GreenSeal cleaning products Green purchasing
Fibres (paper/toilet paper)Equipment/accessoriesMMP
Closing the loopMOARDSWaste services: e-waste, batteries, etc.
Business practicesPaper use policyPaperless pay stubsCentraide campaign
Food Services Events
Car Free DayNWRWAnnual Rethink Forum
Sustainability Pledge
TransportBiodiesel use at GaultVERTallégo
Energy infrastructureGeothermal heating@Lady Meredith HouseOEE recognition (2003)Life Sciences Complex: target LEED SilverEnergy monitoring systemRevisions to building standards
BikingBikeshare project
Driving Idling
Green meetings Waste
Smoking zones (9 m & use ashtrays)Guide to Waste Services
McGill Waste Management Program vs. Waste Management Inc.
HazardousBatteries Ink cartridgesElectronic waste
DomesticPaper - cardboardGlass-Metal-Plastic (GMP)
NO:
•Coffee cups
•Juice cartons
•Napkins/paper towels
Myth: “The recycling isn’t really recycled.”
Recycling helpDowntown
Requesting bins ($): [email protected] Call 4560 re. recycling issues/questions
Mac Call 7828 re. recycling issues
E-Waste: batteries, equipment, etc. Call Waste Management Program 5066 or e-
formFree pick-up!
E-waste: RecyPro Domestic recycling (paper, GMP)
SortingResale recycledStats:
933 MT waste 523 MT recycling (all)
Paper use policyReduce!Default double-sided Inform peers/professors
Mi casa es tu casa – take ownership!Call 4555/7828 for building problems
Raise awarenessEnergy use/water consumption: MEQ 14%RecyclingCommunication/education
Questions? Comments? Problems? Suggestions? Call 398-6247E-mail [email protected] LISTSERVOnline: www.mcgill.ca/rethink
SIGN THE SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE!Discuss: http://talkrethink.mcgill.ca Annual Rethink conference
