McGill Tomorrow Strategies, Plans and Compacts: Where we are and where we are going
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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Who Why What we’re already doing
Campus initiatives How you can help
Recycling tipsOther ways to take action
Questions/comments
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reduce :: re-use :: recycle :: rethink! McGill environmental policy
implementation Sub-Committee on Environment
Resource for McGill faculty, staff and students
Liaison with community groups
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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
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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.
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Business practicesPaper use policyPaperless pay stubsCentraide campaign
Food Services Events
Car Free DayNWRWAnnual Rethink Forum
Sustainability Pledge
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TransportBiodiesel use at GaultVERTallégo
Energy infrastructureGeothermal heating@Lady Meredith HouseOEE recognition (2003)Life Sciences Complex: target LEED SilverEnergy monitoring systemRevisions to building standards
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BikingBikeshare project
Driving Idling
Green meetings Waste
Smoking zones (9 m & use ashtrays)Guide to Waste Services
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McGill Waste Management Program vs. Waste Management Inc.
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HazardousBatteries Ink cartridgesElectronic waste
DomesticPaper - cardboardGlass-Metal-Plastic (GMP)
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NO:
•Coffee cups
•Juice cartons
•Napkins/paper towels
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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!
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E-waste: RecyPro Domestic recycling (paper, GMP)
SortingResale recycledStats:
933 MT waste 523 MT recycling (all)
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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
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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