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:Check what is available at external locations; if you request bins they are usually able to accommodate although you may need to bring bags. | :Check what is available at external locations; if you request bins they are usually able to accommodate although you may need to bring bags. | ||
===Signage=== | |||
;Borrowing | |||
*[[SEAM]] has a few letter-size laminated sorting signs available to borrow. Laminated signs and don’t need them anymore? We’ll repurpose them! | |||
:''Contact:'' [mailto:seam.chair@mcgilleus.ca seam.chair@mcgilleus.ca] or the [https://www.facebook.com/sustainability.eus/ SEAM Facebook page] | |||
;Printing | |||
*[[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 | |||
;Waste Suggestions | |||
*Place bins beside each other to make the choice obvious | |||
*Put lids on bins to prevent mindless disposal and therefore contamination | |||
*Signage showing items similar to those being used are the easiest to follow | |||
*Inform participants of the available sorting options at the beginning of events | |||
==Tableware== | |||
===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]). | |||
;EUS Plumbers Plates | |||
*Reusable tableware provider for under 200 people | |||
:*''Items:'' drinkware, dishes, utensils, and more! All on [http://sustainability.mcgilleus.ca/index.html/resources/ website]. | |||
:*''Availability:'' 48 hours for <30 items of a type, 96 hours otherwise | |||
:*''Location:'' EUS Common Room, McConnell Engineering Basement | |||
:*''Cost:'' $20 refundable deposit per bin, by cash/internal transfer | |||
::# Fill out request form with items from our website | |||
::# We will reply within 36 hours with availability and time | |||
::# Meet in common room to exchange the supplies for deposit | |||
::# use, wash, and dry items and pack into bins in common room | |||
::# return supplies clean and undamaged by appointed time to get deposit back | |||
:*''Contact:'' [mailto:plumbers.plates@mcgilleus.ca plumbers.plates@mcgilleus.ca] or (Website in Progress) | |||
;SSMU Plate club | |||
*Reusable tableware provider for under 200 people | |||
:*''Items:'' drinkware, dishes, utensils, and more! All on website. | |||
:*''Availability:'' 72 hours for up to 200 participants | |||
:*''Location:'' SSMU Building, 16:00-17:00(M-F) | |||
:*''Cost:'' $20 refundable cash deposit per bin | |||
::# Send email requesting items from the website | |||
::# We will reply within 48 hours with availability and time | |||
::# Pick up supplies during office hours | |||
::# use, wash, and dry items and pack into bins | |||
::# return supplies within one week to get deposit back | |||
:*''Contact:'' [mailto:theplateclub@gmail.com theplateclub@gmail.com] | |||
;EcoCup | |||
*Plastic cup (Blues Pub-style) rental that washes for $0.20/cup | |||
:*''Contact:'' [mailto:info@ecocup-canada.ca info@ecocup-canada.ca]] | |||
;Celebrations Group | |||
*tableware rental company for over 200 people | |||
:*''Contact:'' order information on [https://www.celebrationsgroup.com/index.php?route=information/contact website] |