Put your waste in the right place
Fanshawe College is very
focused on becoming an environmental
leader with our sustainability
and waste management systems.
One of our main focuses is
waste diversion. Here at Fanshawe
College, waste is collected and
sorted through our four-bin system
consisting of organics/compost,
paper, plastic/containers, and
garbage bins (Figures 1 and 2). We
are very proud of the success of
this system and the amount of
waste it keeps out of the landfill.
Here at the College, we are very active with our waste diversion program. Our goal is to divert our recyclables, reusables, and compostables out of the landfill by using our bin system installed around the campuses. Last year's diversion rate was approximately 60 per cent, meaning 60 per cent of our waste was properly diverted from landfill (Figure 3). Our goal this year is to divert 65 per cent of our waste from landfill, and we hope to achieve this by displaying visual labels on our bins.
Fanshawe is mandated to complete an annual waste audit by the Ministry of Environment. This year's audit will take place during the month of March, and through public education and promotion of our four-bin system, we anticipate to continually reach our diversion goals.
Why Is Waste Diversion Important? (The BIG Picture)
Waste diversion is important because if we continually put our waste in the wrong place, it will increasingly fill our landfills and take many years to decompose. For example: Water bottles take at least 475 to 1,000 years to decompose in a landfill; however, if the bottle were to get recycled, it would be melted down and re-created to something new. The Ministry of Environment website states, “Ontario produces more than 12 million tonnes of waste every year, but only 25 per cent of it is diverted from landfills by recycling.” By implementing waste diversion programs in institutions like Fanshawe College, we are able to encourage, promote and educate students and staff with why this is an important action to incorporate in our everyday lifestyles.
How To Contribute:
- Follow the three R's: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
- Purchase reusable items — we have them on campus (ie. water bottles, mugs, eco-bags, etc.)
- Buy used: The Student Union runs a used bookstore for texbooks at the beginning of each term
- Recycle your electronic waste properly: We have an electronic waste disposal site at the Campus Bookstore
- Think before you throw: There are many things you might categorize as waste that could be used for other purpose.
Questions? For an answer email recycle@fanshawec.ca.
Not sure where your recyclables/waste goes? Here are some examples:
Organics/ Compost:
- Tim Hortons Cups (not the lids)
- Tea bags
- Food waste (fruits, vegetables, unwanted leftovers, meat, bones, etc.)
- Olive Oyle's Deli food, soup containers, coffee cups, coffee lids
Paper Recycling:
- Paper, magazines, newspaper, old class notes
- Pizza Pizza slice tray
- Tim Hortons paper bags
Containers Recycling:
- Plastics 1 through 7 (look at the bottom of your container)
- Water bottles, pop bottles and cans (with no fluids)
- Milk cartons
- Juice boxes
Garbage:
- Tim Hortons lids
- Chip bags
- Subway/Tim Hortons wax paper food wrapping
- Straws
Here at the College, we are very active with our waste diversion program. Our goal is to divert our recyclables, reusables, and compostables out of the landfill by using our bin system installed around the campuses. Last year's diversion rate was approximately 60 per cent, meaning 60 per cent of our waste was properly diverted from landfill (Figure 3). Our goal this year is to divert 65 per cent of our waste from landfill, and we hope to achieve this by displaying visual labels on our bins.
Fanshawe is mandated to complete an annual waste audit by the Ministry of Environment. This year's audit will take place during the month of March, and through public education and promotion of our four-bin system, we anticipate to continually reach our diversion goals.
Why Is Waste Diversion Important? (The BIG Picture)
Waste diversion is important because if we continually put our waste in the wrong place, it will increasingly fill our landfills and take many years to decompose. For example: Water bottles take at least 475 to 1,000 years to decompose in a landfill; however, if the bottle were to get recycled, it would be melted down and re-created to something new. The Ministry of Environment website states, “Ontario produces more than 12 million tonnes of waste every year, but only 25 per cent of it is diverted from landfills by recycling.” By implementing waste diversion programs in institutions like Fanshawe College, we are able to encourage, promote and educate students and staff with why this is an important action to incorporate in our everyday lifestyles.
How To Contribute:
- Follow the three R's: Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle
- Purchase reusable items — we have them on campus (ie. water bottles, mugs, eco-bags, etc.)
- Buy used: The Student Union runs a used bookstore for texbooks at the beginning of each term
- Recycle your electronic waste properly: We have an electronic waste disposal site at the Campus Bookstore
- Think before you throw: There are many things you might categorize as waste that could be used for other purpose.
Questions? For an answer email recycle@fanshawec.ca.
Not sure where your recyclables/waste goes? Here are some examples:
Organics/ Compost:
- Tim Hortons Cups (not the lids)
- Tea bags
- Food waste (fruits, vegetables, unwanted leftovers, meat, bones, etc.)
- Olive Oyle's Deli food, soup containers, coffee cups, coffee lids
Paper Recycling:
- Paper, magazines, newspaper, old class notes
- Pizza Pizza slice tray
- Tim Hortons paper bags
Containers Recycling:
- Plastics 1 through 7 (look at the bottom of your container)
- Water bottles, pop bottles and cans (with no fluids)
- Milk cartons
- Juice boxes
Garbage:
- Tim Hortons lids
- Chip bags
- Subway/Tim Hortons wax paper food wrapping
- Straws
