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==Waste== | ==Waste== | ||
===Waste Sorting at McGill=== | ===Waste Sorting at McGill=== | ||
At McGill, waste is sorted into four streams like [https://www.mcgill.ca/sustainability/topics/waste-and-recycling this video]: garbage, paper products, glass/plastic/metal, and organic waste. The latter three categories require minimal contamination from garbage, thus sorting and education is extremely important. It is best to throw any uncertain items into the garbage. <br> | At McGill, waste is sorted into four streams like [https://www.mcgill.ca/sustainability/topics/waste-and-recycling this video]: garbage, paper products, glass/plastic/metal, and organic waste. The latter three categories require minimal contamination from garbage, thus sorting and education is extremely important. It is best to throw any uncertain items into the garbage. <br>'''Paper products:''' only clean paper products are accepted | ||
'''Paper products:''' only clean paper products are accepted | |||
*<span style="color:#2f9599">Empty juice boxes, cartons, oil-free cardboard, paper cups</span> | *<span style="color:#2f9599">Empty juice boxes, cartons, oil-free cardboard, paper cups</span> | ||
*<span style="color:#EC2049">NO Pizza boxes, soiled napkins, glossy photo paper</span> | *<span style="color:#EC2049">NO Pizza boxes, soiled napkins, glossy photo paper</span> | ||
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*[[CopiEUS]] prints and laminates various sizes of signs. SEAM (above) can help design them if you don’t know what to put. | *[[CopiEUS]] prints and laminates various sizes of signs. SEAM (above) can help design them if you don’t know what to put. | ||
:''Contact:'' 9:00-17:00, Monday-Friday | :''Contact:'' 9:00-17:00, Monday-Friday | ||
;Waste Suggestions | ;<span style="color:#A7226E">Waste Suggestions | ||
*Place bins beside each other to make the choice obvious | *Place bins beside each other to make the choice obvious | ||
*Put lids on bins to prevent mindless disposal and therefore contamination | *Put lids on bins to prevent mindless disposal and therefore contamination | ||
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===Reusable=== | ===Reusable=== | ||
There are free wash-your-own-dish tableware providers, and tableware rentals. Dishwashers are available in the McConnell Engineering Building(contact the EUS Office) and the SSMU Building(contact the [mailto:mailto:cs@ssmu.mcgill.ca building manager]). | There are free wash-your-own-dish tableware providers, and tableware rentals. Dishwashers are available in the McConnell Engineering Building(contact the EUS Office) and the SSMU Building(contact the [mailto:mailto:cs@ssmu.mcgill.ca building manager]). | ||
;EUS | ;EUS [[Plumber's Plates]] | ||
*Reusable tableware provider for under 200 people | *Reusable tableware provider for under 200 people | ||
:*''Items:'' drinkware, dishes, utensils, and more! All on [http://sustainability.mcgilleus.ca/index.html/resources/ website]. | :*''Items:'' drinkware, dishes, utensils, and more! All on [http://sustainability.mcgilleus.ca/index.html/resources/ website]. | ||
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*Charge a small fee for disposable materials, making them opt-in | *Charge a small fee for disposable materials, making them opt-in | ||
Food & Drink | ==Food & Drink== | ||
Food Industry Impacts | ;Food Industry Impacts | ||
The food and dining industry has immense environmental impacts. Agriculture is one of the most energy and water intensive industries, in addition to pollution and land degradation. An omnivore diet accounts for more than 4 times the greenhouse gas emissions of a vegetarian diet. Food waste is another large issue, as excess food is simply thrown away while others go hungry. Lastly, over-packaging is characteristic of most consumer products - while sometimes it is essential to extend the lifetime of a product, most of the time it is excessive. | The food and dining industry has immense environmental impacts. Agriculture is one of the most energy and water intensive industries, in addition to pollution and land degradation. An omnivore diet accounts for more than 4 times the greenhouse gas emissions of a vegetarian diet. Food waste is another large issue, as excess food is simply thrown away while others go hungry. Lastly, over-packaging is characteristic of most consumer products - while sometimes it is essential to extend the lifetime of a product, most of the time it is excessive. | ||
Catering | ===Catering=== | ||
The caterers below, and many others, will use less/recycled containers if asked. | The caterers below, and many others, will use less/recycled containers if asked. | ||
;Lola Rosa | |||
:Vegetarian/vegan food available for groups in aluminum group pans. Email [https://tinyurl.com/y3n6zfel info@hollywoodcommunications.ca] for more info. | |||
;VUA | |||
Sandwiches, ask for them in aluminum trays instead of individually wrapped in plastic | :Sandwiches, ask for them in aluminum trays instead of individually wrapped in plastic | ||
''… still adding to this list'' | |||
Food Supplies | ===Food Supplies=== | ||
Buy in bulk if getting packaged food for lots of people to reduce waste. Bring reusable containers to loose food stores. Try to purchase goods in recyclable packaging where possible, and bring reusable shopping bags. | Buy in bulk if getting packaged food for lots of people to reduce waste. Bring reusable containers to loose food stores. Try to purchase goods in recyclable packaging where possible, and bring reusable shopping bags. | ||
Aubut | ;Aubut | ||
distribution store with bulk food at 3975 rue Saint-Ambroise | *distribution store with bulk food at 3975 rue Saint-Ambroise | ||
Contact: 514-933-0939 | :''Contact:'' 514-933-0939 | ||
Costco | ;Costco | ||
distribution store with bulk food at 300 Bridge Montreal | *distribution store with bulk food at 300 Bridge Montreal | ||
Contact: 514-938-5170 | :''Contact:'' 514-938-5170 | ||
Pousse l’ananas | ;Pousse l’ananas | ||
cheap large fruit boxes (apples, bananas, oranges, prunes, and more) | *cheap large fruit boxes (apples, bananas, oranges, prunes, and more) | ||
Contact: info@pousselananas.ca | :''Contact:'' [mailto:info@pousselananas.ca info@pousselananas.ca] | ||
Bulk Barn | ;Bulk Barn | ||
loose bin food store with 10% student discount on Wednesdays | *loose bin food store with 10% student discount on Wednesdays | ||
Contact: 1616 Saint-Catherine St W, 8:00 –22:00 | :''Contact:'' 1616 Saint-Catherine St W, 8:00 –22:00 | ||
Leftovers | ===Leftovers=== | ||
Try one of these alternatives prevent leftovers from ending up in the landfill. | Try one of these alternatives prevent leftovers from ending up in the landfill. | ||
Tupperware | ;Tupperware | ||
*if expecting leftovers, encourage others to bring tupperware | |||
Free Food on Campus & in Montreal | ;Free Food on Campus & in Montreal | ||
Post in the Facebook group and make hungry students happy | *Post in the Facebook group and make hungry students happy | ||
Compost | ;Compost | ||
there are bins on the main floor of McConnell if all else fails | *there are bins on the main floor of McConnell if all else fails | ||
Drinks | ===Drinks=== | ||
Avoid individual bottled drinks, especially water. | Avoid individual bottled drinks, especially water. | ||
Water fountains | ;Water fountains | ||
know the locations and provide reusable cups | *know the locations and provide reusable cups | ||
Water coolers | ;Water coolers | ||
can be rented from Labrador Springs or other companies | *can be rented from Labrador Springs or other companies | ||
Water buggy | ;Water buggy | ||
Can be rented through McGill for larger events | *Can be rented through McGill for larger events | ||
;Drinks through the EUS | |||
For beverages through the EUS, the bottles/cans are returned to the supplier so make sure to save them! | *For beverages through the EUS, the bottles/cans are returned to the supplier so make sure to save them! | ||
Food & Drink Suggestions | ;<span style="color:#A7226E">Food & Drink Suggestions</span> | ||
Explain your sustainability goals to venues/suppliers for their help | *Explain your sustainability goals to venues/suppliers for their help | ||
Plan to minimize driving for supplies, by you and whomever you order from | *Plan to minimize driving for supplies, by you and whomever you order from | ||
Choose vegetarian/vegan food to decrease environmental impact | *Choose vegetarian/vegan food to decrease environmental impact | ||
Cater to other dietary restrictions for accessibility | *Cater to other dietary restrictions for accessibility | ||
Materials | ===Materials=== | ||
<span style="color:#A7226E">Materials Suggestions</span> | |||
Materials Suggestions | |||
Make swag opt-in so people don’t end up with things they don’t want | Make swag opt-in so people don’t end up with things they don’t want | ||
Make materials available online and only print backups for those who ask | Make materials available online and only print backups for those who ask | ||
Print on recycled paper | Print on recycled paper | ||
Make name tags out of old newspapers, a sharpie, and a safety pin | Make name tags out of old newspapers, a sharpie, and a safety pin | ||