Humber FINAL Waste Audit Report 310115

Waste Audit and Waste Reduction Work Plan

Humber College

November 2014

Prepared by:

159 Ridout Street South, London, Ont. N6C 3X7 Paul van der Werf Tel: 519-645-7733

Email: [email protected]

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.1 Legislative Requirements ................................................................................... 2

2.0 Current Situation .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 2.1 Description of Waste Generation ....................................................................... 2 2.2 Current Source Separation Programs ................................................................ 6 2.3 Current Waste Handling ...................................................................................... 7 2.4 Overview of Waste Generation ........................................................................... 9

3.0 Methodology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 3.1 Waste Auditing ................................................................................................... 10 3.2 Development of Waste Reduction Work Plan ................................................. 13

4.0 Waste Audit Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 4.1 North Campus .................................................................................................... 13

4.1.1 North Campus Common Areas .................................................................. 13 4.1.2 North Campus Food Serving Areas ........................................................... 14 4.1.3 North Campus Residence .......................................................................... 15

4.2 Lakeshore Campus ........................................................................................... 17 4.2.1 Lakeshore Common Areas ....................................................................... 17 4.2.2 Lakeshore Food Serving Areas ................................................................. 18 4.2.3 Lakeshore Residence ............................................................................... 19

4.3 Overall Waste Stream ....................................................................................... 20 4.4 Recycling ............................................................................................................ 21

5.0 Data Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 5.1 North Campus .................................................................................................... 22 5.3 Lakeshore Campus ........................................................................................... 23 5.4 Overall (North and Lakeshore Campus) ........................................................... 24 5.5 Comparison to 2013 Waste Audit .................................................................... 24

6.0 Waste Reduction Work Plan and Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 6.1 General Initiatives ............................................................................................. 25 6.2 Reduction Initiatives .......................................................................................... 26 6.3 Re-Use Initiatives ............................................................................................... 26 6.4 Recycling Initiatives ........................................................................................... 27 6.5 Implementation Plan ......................................................................................... 27

Appendix 1 Detailed waste audit results Appendix 2 Ministry of Environment Reporting Forms

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Table of Contents

Location of Ministry of the Environment Waste Form Waste Audit Information

Required Information Section in Report Comments I General Information • Cover sheet

• Section 1.0

II. Description of Entity • Section 1.0 III. How Waste is Produced And Decisions Affecting the Production of Waste

• Section 2.1

IV. Management of Waste • Section 2.0 V. Estimated Quantity of Waste Produced Annually

• Section 2.4 • Section 4 • Section 5

Gross annual tonnage data Waste composition data Data analysis

VI. Extent to Which Materials or Products Used Or Sold By the Entity Consist of Recycled or Reused Materials or Products

• Section 2.1

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1.0 Introduction 2cg Inc. was retained by Humber College (Humber) to update a waste audit and waste reduction work plan from 2013 for Humber College in Toronto, Ontario. Humber, a member of Polytechnics Canada, offers a broad range of career-focused, educational programs (more than 350) that include: apprenticeships, certificates, diplomas, bachelor's degrees and postgraduate certificates. Humber has 27,500 full-time and 56,000 part-time students. As noted in Humber’s 2013 – 2018 Strategic Plan, a key Value is: ”Sustainabil ity: We preserve our collective future by embracing the social, ecological and economic impact of our decisions.” Humber has a North Campus (Photo 1) as well as a smaller Lakeshore Campus (Photo 2), which have different waste management systems. The North Campus has 20,000 full-time students, with 1,000 of them living on campus. Wastes are collected by private waste contractors. The Lakeshore Campus has about 7,500 full-time students, with 400 living on campus. It is located in a historical setting, along Lake Ontario. It consists of an older east campus and newer west campus as well as a number of nearby buildings along Lakeshore Blvd West.

Photo 1. Humber- North Campus

Photo 2. Humber- Lakeshore Campus


This waste audit included a full review of waste handling, waste generation and waste composition. The goal was to determine the success of current recycling programs and to identify possible improvements and additional wastes which could be recycled.

1.1 Legislative Requirements Humber fits the definition of an Educational Institution with an enrollment of greater than 350 students. According to ONTARIO REGULATION 102/94 “Waste Audits and Waste Reduction Work Plans” the following must be completed at an “Educational Institution” (i.e. facilities with enrolment greater than 350 people): 57. (1) The owner shall conduct a waste audit covering the waste generated by the operation of the establishment at the site. The audit shall also address the extent to which materials or products used or sold consist of recycled or reused materials or products. (2) After conducting the waste audit, the owner shall prepare a written report of the audit. (3) In every year following the initial waste audit, the owner shall update the audit and prepare an updated written report. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 57. 58. (1) The owner shall prepare a written waste reduction work plan, based on the waste audit, to reduce, reuse and recycle waste generated by the operation of the establishment. (2) In every year following the preparation of the initial waste reduction work plan, the owner shall prepare an updated written plan. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 58. 59. The owner shall implement the waste reduction work plan as updated. O. Reg. 102/94, s. 59. 60. The waste reduction work plan shall include measures for communicating the plan to the owner’s employees who work at the site and, as a minimum, those measures shall require, (a) that the plan or a summary be posted in places where most employees will see it; and (b) if a summary is posted, that any employee who requests to look at the plan be allowed to do so. O. Reg.

102/94, s. 60. According to ONTARIO REGULATION 103/94 “Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Source Separation Programs” “Educational Institutions” need to have a source separation program.

2.0 Current Situation

2.1 Description of Waste Generation Waste is produced through normal and typical student and staff activities. A key management decision that affects the production of waste has been to try and divert wastes from landfill, to the extent possible through various waste diversion programs (e.g. recycling and composting). Where possible, materials used by Humber consist of recycled or reused materials or products. There are a number of events and educational information regarding waste programs available to students. During Earth Week in 2014, a campus clean up was held to get students involved in the various waste programs available at the school. In September 2014, Food Services in partnership with HSF launched a reusable container program aimed at students living in Residence. In the fall of 2014, Humber Sustainability hired a crew of Sustainability Ambassadors to educate the campus


community how to properly dispose and recycle waste on campus. Information about the waste programs is also available on the Humber website and articles about waste programs are often written in the student newspaper. In 2013 Humber also launched a campaign using colour coded waste characters (Photos 3 and 4) on various signs and bins to show students where to place wastes.

Photos 3 and 4 Waste Characters

There are a number of areas at Humber that result in waste generation. Common Areas Wastes that are generated by students and staff are discarded at centralized areas in the common areas (Photo 5). This includes wastes that are generated in classes (i.e. typically no waste bins in classes) as well as from consumption of food and some waste from offices. New three-in-one waste bins (garbage, recyclables, paper) were installed in 2009 and new coloured decals were installed on these bins in 2012. There are also waste bins in outdoor common areas. In some, but not all cases, these outdoor bins are twinned with recycling bins (Photo 6).


Photo 5. Common area waste and recycl ing bins

Photo 6. Common area outdoor waste and recycl ing bins – Lakeshore Campus Food Court and Food Outlets There are a number of food court areas and food outlets at both campuses (Photo 7). In these areas, the 3- in-1 bins are also used to collect waste and recyclables. At the North Campus, they are paired with a small organics bin to capture post-consumer food waste for composting (Photo 8). The Lakeshore Campus does not have a composting program available in the cafeterias.

Photo 7. Cafeteria Area – North Campus


Photo 8. Composting by Food Outlets

Kitchens At the North Campus, there are extensive teaching kitchens for the Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism programs (e.g. culinary management, culinary skills). There is a composting program in place to collect pre-consumer organic wastes from these kitchens. As well, pre-consumer food waste from the various kitchens of food serving areas is also collected for composting both in the North and Lakeshore Campuses. Photos 9 and 10 depict the types of carts used to collect food wastes and the types of food wastes collected in these carts.

Photo 9. Food Collection Cart Photo 10.Food Wastes in Cart Offices Typical office waste (paper products, meal leftovers) are produced in the offices. Most desks have small blue bins to collect recyclables such as paper. In some cases, these wastes and recyclables are collected in the office. In other cases, staff brings wastes and recyclables to common areas (described above) for disposal. Residences Humber has a number of student residences. Residential type waste is produced including various paper streams, beverage containers and organic wastes.


Waste and recyclables are collected by janitorial staff and directed to the central waste areas. Pre-consumer food waste is collected in the North Campus Residence, which has one cafeteria in the building.

2.2 Current Source Separation Programs Humber has an extensive source separation program in place that goes beyond regulatory requirements. Table 2.1 depicts the types of wastes for which Humber has a source separation program and compares them to Regulation 103/94 requirements. In 2014, gable top and aseptic containers, paper food and beverage cups (e.g. coffee, soft drink) and all plastic food and beverage cups (e.g. take out containers, iced cappuccino) were added to beverage container recycling. In October 2014, Humber switched waste service providers and garbage and recycling is now collected by Canada Fibers. Table 2.1 Wastes Source Separated at Humber

Category Humber Reg. 103/94

Method of Col lection

1. Cardboard (corrugated) (OCC)

! ! Directed to compactors at North Campus Directed to front end bins at Lakeshore Campus

2. Fine paper ! ! Directed to 360 litre carts Directed to compactor at North Campus Carts emptied by City of Toronto at Lakeshore Campus

3. Newsprint ! ! Directed to 360 litre carts Directed to compactor at North Campus Carts emptied by City of Toronto at Lakeshore Campus

4. Aluminum Beverage and Food Containers

! ! Directed to a bin

5. Steel Beverage and Food Containers


6. Glass Beverage and Food Containers


7. Plastic Beverage and Food Containers


8. Food waste ! Directed to wheeled carts (North Campus pre and post consumer, Lakeshore pre consumer)

9. Waste Cooking Oil ! Directed to Waste Cooking Oil Bin 10. Metal ! Directed to Metal bin 11. Wood ! Directed to Wood bin

12. Computers (E-Waste) ! Initiated a program in 2008 to divert computers for re-use. Computers generated at Lakeshore Campus taken to North Campus for recycling


Category Humber Reg. 103/94

Method of Col lection

13. Toner ! Empty toner cartridges are collected and sent away for recycling

14. Batteries ! Batteries are collected at North and Lakeshore campus for recycling

15. Leaf and Yard Waste ! Directed to a bin

2.3 Current Waste Handling Wastes are collected from their generation points by Humber janitorial staff and taken to central waste management locations. At the North Campus and Lakeshore Campus there are two main areas each where wastes are gathered prior to removal from the site. These are described in Table 2.2. Lift frequency in some cases was estimated. It is recommended that Humber improve the tracking of lifts and weights of wastes and recyclables removed from Lakeshore Campus. This will result in a more accurate estimate of wastes directed for disposal or diversion. Waste removal is quite different at the two campuses. At the North Campus, wastes and recyclables are removed by private sector contractors. At the Lakeshore Campus, wastes are removed by private sector contractors and the City of Toronto. Photo 11 depicts aspects of waste removal at the North Campus. Photo 12 depicts aspects of waste removal at the Lakeshore Campus. It is understood that the City of Toronto will eventually stop collecting waste from Humber, but it is unknown when that will happen. Table 2.2 Overview of Waste Removal from Humber in 2014

Depot Material Equipment Lift Frequency (#/year)

Contractor

North Campus Depot # 1 (110 Carrier Dr)

Garbage 8 cu. yd. open top bin 46 U Pak Cardboard 8 cu. yd. slot bin 18 U Pak Mixed Containers 20 cu. yd. side door bin 3 U Pak Wood 8 cu. yd. open top

6 cu. yd. open top 29 24

U Pak U Pak

Metal 20 cu. yd. open top 12 U Pak Sawdust 8 cu. yd. 12 U Pak Waste Cooking Oil 2-45 gal drums 2 Rothsay

Depot # 2 (205 Humber College Blvd)

Garbage 40 cu. yd. compactor screw 20 cu. yd. open top bin (furniture) 30 cu. yd. compactor (res)

73 32

19

U Pak U Pak

U Pak

Cardboard 40 cu. yd. compactor 40 cu. yd. compactor (res)

22 3

U Pak U Pak

Mixed Containers 40 cu. yd. compactor 20 cu. yd. compactor (res)

24 17

U Pak U Pak


Depot Material Equipment Lift Frequency (#/year)

Contractor

Organic Waste 20-32 Gal totes 3-32 Gal totes

Daily Daily

U Pak U Pak

Waste Cooking Oil 1-2.5cu. yd. bin 1-45 Gal barrel (res)

2 4

Rothsay Rothsay

Wood 14 cu. yd. open top bin 19 U Pak

Metal 14 cu. yd. open top bin 15 U Pak

Yard Waste 14 cu. yd open top bin ~10 U Pak

Shredded Paper 47- 65 gal totes ~40 Iron Mountain Carpet By project Varies Malton Flooring Sweepings/Grounds 1 cu. yd locked bin ~13 U Pak

Lakeshore Campus Depot # 1 West Campus

Garbage 2-3cu. yd. front end bins (compacted) 3-8 cu. yd. front end bins

104

104

City of Toronto

City of Toronto Recycling (single stream)

3-3 cu. yd. front end bins (compacted) 2-8 cu. yd. front end bins

52

52

City of Toronto

City of Toronto

Paper 13-95 Gal totes weekly U Pak

Waste Cooking Oil 1-200 gal bin 2 Rothsay

Organic Waste 10-32 Gal totes 2x/week U Pak

Shredded Paper 17- 65 gal totes ~40 Iron Mountain

Depot #2 East Campus

Garbage 5-6 cu. yd. front end bins 52 City of Toronto

Recycling (single stream)

3-8 cu. yd. front end bin 52 City of Toronto

Organic Waste 10-32 Gal totes 2x/week U Pak

Paper 7-95 Gal totes Weekly U Pak

Waste Cooking Oil 1-200 gal bin 2 Rothsay

*Note: U Pak was waste hauler unti l October 2014, then switched to Canada Fibers. This wi l l be reflected in the 2015 report.

Photo 11. Waste Compactor- North Campus


Photo 12. Waste Bins- Lakeshore Campus

2.4 Overview of Waste Generation Annual waste generation at Humber is depicted in Table 2.3. This table is split into the North Campus, Lakeshore Campus and Total waste and recyclables generation. Weight data was provided for the North Campus for waste to landfill and some waste diversion activities. Some weights for waste diversion activities were estimated (single stream recycling at Lakeshore Campus). Weight data was provided for the Lakeshore campus from the private sector contractors; however, wastes that are collected by the City of Toronto had to be estimated. Estimated volumes removed and waste densities were used to help develop estimates as required. In 2014, Humber will have generated an estimated 1,986 tonnes of waste (disposed and recycled). Of that, an estimated 1,067 tonnes was recycled and 919 tonnes sent to landfill. This works out to an average of 18 tonnes of waste and 21 tonnes of recyclables generated weekly.


Table 2.3 Summary of Waste Generation in 2014 (year to date, extrapolated)

*Note: Some waste data from Lakeshore was available from the private sector contractor, the remainder was estimated from City of Toronto bin l i f t frequencies. Based on available data the North Campus has a higher waste generation and waste diversion rate (56%) than Lakeshore Campus (50%). This is because there are more waste diversion programs at North Campus (i.e. Pre-consumer and post-consumer organics programs). For Lakeshore Campus, most recyclables are collected together. Overall, Humber has a slightly improved waste diversion rate of about 54% compared to 50% in 2013. Estimated waste generation has decreased. There was also a slight increase in recycling.

3.0 Methodology

3.1 Waste Auditing On 8 November 2014 a waste audit was undertaken to assess the composition of waste and recyclables from a one day period (6 November from Lakeshore Campus, 7 November from North Campus). As depicted in Table 3.1, representative samples of wastes and recyclables were collected from the North Campus and Lakeshore Campus, by Humber staff, and delivered to a sorting area at North Campus. The waste audit focused on understanding the waste composition at three main waste generating areas:

• Common areas; • Food preparation areas; and • Residences.

North Campus

Lakeshore Campus Total

North Campus


North Campus


Waste 808.7 377.8 1,186.4 628.6 348.5 977.1 523.1 395.5 918.6

Recyclables

Cardboard 80.8 114.1 76.3 - 76.3 79.3 3.3 82.6Mixed Containers 90.8 124.2 11.3 - 11.3 11.1 - 11.1Fine Mixed Papers 102.8 136.1 87.4 - 87.4 57.3 - 57.3

Single Stream Recycling - - - 89.2 187.4 276.6 101.8 190.4 292.2

Shredded Paper - - - 74.9 26.6 101.5 79.2 19.6 98.8Organic Waste 142.7 0.0 142.7 197.7 43.3 241.0 162.6 54.5 217.1Waste Cooking Oil 4.1 1.0 5.0 3.8 0.9 4.7 4.3 0.7 4.9Wood 50.5 1.6 52.0 43.2 2.0 45.2 57.3 1.0 58.3Metal 37.1 4.0 41.1 32.2 0.0 32.2 41.1 0.7 41.9

Yard Waste/Clean Fill 193.6 3.2 196.8 25.9 29.7 55.6 1.8 65.4 67.2

E-Waste 29.0 1.0 30.1 27.9 7.7 35.6 19.4 5.6 25.0

Lamps 0.62 0.33 1.0 2.1 0.7 2.8 1.7 0.6 2.3

Carpet - - - 3.3 - 3.3 1.3 - 1.3Batteries - - - 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 - 0.1Toner - - - 1.4 0.6 2.0 2.2 0.5 2.6Donations - - - - - - 52.9 51.6 104.5Total 732 111 843.1 677 299 975.6 673 394 1067.3Grand Total 1,540.7 488.8 2,029.5 1,305.2 647.5 1,952.7 1,196.6 789.4 1,986.0Diversion Rate (%) 47.5 22.7 41.5 51.8 46.2 50.0 56.3 49.9 53.7

Tonnes 2012

100.0

Tonnes 2013 Tonnes 2014


All data was compiled to provide an overall overview of waste composition. Table 3.1 Waste Generating Areas and Samples Collected

Generating Area

Specif ic Location Number of Tri -sorter

bins

Number of each stream to be col lected from this bin

A: Common Areas

Waste Recycl ing Paper

Athletics Near ping pong tables, 2nd floor and near gym 1st floor 2 2 2 2

Building L Anywhere 2 2 2 2 Building N Anywhere 2 2 2 2 Building D Registration: D-129 OR D-128 OR D-

130 2 2 2 2

Building B B-104 and B second floor 2 2 2 2 Guelph Humber Second floor near study area 2 2 2 2 Extra bags to be put in any of the

above locations - 5 5 4

B: Food Areas

Food Emporium/Cafeteria

Any 3 3 3 3

Ackee Tree (food café)

E building First floor 2 2 2 2

Java Jazz Bookstore and/or HSF side 3 3 3 3 Guelph Humber Second floor near Williams café/study

area 2 2 2 2

Athletic Building A Near Second Cup & Pizza Pizza 2 2 2 2 Extra bags to be put in any of the


C: Residence

Cafeteria "food area"

1st floor 3 3 3 3

Common Area R Building

6th floor 2 2 2 2

Common Area S Building

Any 2 2 2 2

Extra bags to be put in any of the above locations - 3 3 3


LAKESHORE CAMPUS

Generating Area

Specif ic Location Number of Tri -sorter bins

Number of each stream to be col lected from

this area A: Common Areas

Waste Recycling

Paper

Building H Anywhere 2 2 2 2 Building L (not cafeteria)

Computers/study common area 2 2 2 2

Building B Anywhere 2 2 2 2 Building C Hallway 2 2 2 2 Extra bags to be put in any of the


B: Food Areas

Building A Cafeteria

Anywhere in this area 3 3 3 3

Building L Cafeteria

Anywhere in this area 3 3 3 3

Building F Basement Café 2 2 2 2 Extra bags to be put in any of the


C: Residence

Building R Any lounge areas 2 2 2 2

The following equipment was utilized to undertake waste auditing:

• Sorting table; • 15 blue boxes; • Black plastic bags; • Exacto-knives; • Weigh scale; and • Safety equipment (Tyvek suits, cut resistant gloves, safety boots, safety

glasses, hearing protection). Table 3.2 depicts general waste auditing categories. Waste was identified and sorted into various categories to mimic O. Reg. 103/94 source separation requirements, current recycling programs and other common waste types. A waste auditing crew of three people was used to sort wastes. Weights of each category were taken and recorded. Data was entered into a spreadsheet for data analysis. All weighing was completed in kilograms.


Table 3.2 Description of Waste Audit ing Categories Number Main Category Sub Categories 1. Paper

Newsprint Office (fine) paper Mixed paper (Office) Paper beverage cups Tissue/paper toweling Mixed paper (food) Other paper Gable top & aseptic beverage containers

2. Cardboard/Boxboard 3. Plastic

Plastic beverage bottles Rigid Plastic Recyclables Polystyrene Garbage Bags Other Plastic

4. Glass Bottles and Jars 5. Metal Steel cans

Aluminum cans Other metal

6. Organics Food waste 7. Other Waste Floor sweepings, textiles, miscellaneous waste

3.2 Development of Waste Reduction Work Plan Using the results of this waste audit and other information, a new waste reduction work plan was developed.

4.0 Waste Audit Results It should be noted from the outset that these results represent a “snap-shot” in time. Any extrapolations of this data are indicative rather than absolute. A representative sample of waste generated on 6 and 7 November and destined for the landfill or recycling was fully audited. A total of approximately 143 kg of waste and 116 kg of recyclables were sorted.

4.1 North Campus

4.1.1 North Campus Common Areas Figure 4.1 depicts the waste composition of the Common Areas’ waste stream. Table 4.1 depicts the waste audit results in Appendix 1. Approximately 42 kg of waste was audited. The most prevalent wastes included organics, paper and plastic. The organic waste consisted of leftover lunches, snacks, tea bags and beverage liquids. The paper sorted consisted mainly of paper towels (Photo 13), beverage cups, mixed food paper and other paper. The plastics category consisted of rigid plastic recyclables, “other” plastic and garbage bags. The remainder of the waste consisted of cardboard/boxboard, “other” waste (mop, vinyl gloves), metal and glass.


Photo 13. Paper Towels

F igure 4.1 Waste composit ion for North Campus Common Areas

4.1.2 North Campus Food Serving Areas Figure 4.2 depicts the waste composition of the Food Serving Areas’ garbage stream. Table 4.1 depicts the waste audit results in Appendix 1. Approximately 35 kg of waste was audited. The most prevalent wastes included organics, paper and plastic. The organic waste consisted of unfinished lunches, fruit peelings, tea bags and liquid from beverages. The paper sorted consisted of beverage cups, paper towel and office (fine) paper. Most of the plastics category consisted of rigid plastic recyclables (Photo 14), “other” plastic, and garbage bags.

Paper26%

OCC & Boxboard7%

Pl astic21%

Gl ass1%

Metal1%

Organic Waste39%

Other Waste5%


The remainder of the waste consisted of other waste (mop, textiles, gloves, pens), cardboard/boxboard and metal.

Photo 14. Rigid Plastic Recyclables

Figure 4.2 Waste Composit ion for North Campus Food Serving Areas

4.1.3 North Campus Residence Figure 4.3 depicts the waste composition of the Residence waste stream. Table 4.1 depicts the waste audit results in Appendix 1. Approximately 18 kg of waste was audited. The most prevalent wastes included organic waste, plastic and paper. The organic waste consisted of unfinished meals, fruit peels and liquid from unfinished beverages. The plastic sorted consisted of rigid plastic recyclables, other

Paper29%

OCC & Boxboard6%

Pl astic17%

Metal1%

Organic Waste36%

Other Waste11%


plastic and garbage bags. The paper sorted consisted of paper towel, beverage cups, and gable top & aseptic containers. The remainder of the waste consisted of cardboard/boxboard, other waste (textile, medical waste), metal and glass.

Photo 15. Organic waste

F igure 4.3 Waste Composit ion for North Campus Residence

Paper21%

OCC & Boxboard8%

Pl astic20%

Gl ass1%

Metal1%

Organic Waste44%

Other Waste5%


4.2 Lakeshore Campus

4.2.1 Lakeshore Common Areas Figure 4.4 depicts the waste composition of the Common Areas’ garbage stream. Table 4.2 depicts the waste audit results in Appendix 1. Approximately 21 kg of waste was audited. The most prevalent wastes included paper, organics and plastic. The paper sorted consisted of beverage cups (Photo 16), paper towels, newsprint and other paper. The organic waste consisted of leftover lunches, snacks, fruit peelings and liquid from beverages. The plastics category consisted of garbage bags, rigid plastic recyclables and “other” plastic. The remainder of the waste consisted of cardboard/boxboard, “other” waste and metal.

Photo 16. Paper Beverage Cups


F igure 4.4 Waste composit ion for Lakeshore Common Areas

4.2.2 Lakeshore Food Serving Areas Figure 4.5 depicts the waste composition of the Food Areas’ waste stream. Table 4.2 depicts the waste audit results in Appendix 1. Approximately 25 kg of waste was audited. The most prevalent wastes included organic, plastic and paper. The organic waste consisted of coffee grounds, leftover lunches, fruit peelings and liquid from beverages (Photo 17). The plastics category consisted of “other” plastic, garbage bags and rigid plastic recyclables. The paper sorted consisted of paper towels, beverage cups and mixed paper (food). The remainder of the waste consisted of cardboard/boxboard, other waste (coffee stir sticks) and metal.

Photo 17. Organic waste

Paper37%

OCC & Boxboard5%Pl astic

22%

Metal0.7%

Organic Waste33%

Other Waste2%


Figure 4.5 Waste composit ion for Lakeshore Food Serving Areas

4.2.3 Lakeshore Residence Figure 4.6 depicts the waste composition of the Residence waste stream. Table 4.2 depicts the waste audit results in Appendix 1. Approximately 1 kg of waste was audited. The most prevalent wastes included plastic, organic waste, paper and cardboard/boxboard. The plastic sorted consisted of a garbage bag and other plastic. The organic waste consisted of a bit of leftover food (Photo 18). The paper sorted consisted of office (fine) paper, gable top & aseptic containers, paper towels and mixed paper (food).

Photo 18. Organic Waste

Paper17%

OCC & Boxboard5%

Pl astic18%

Metal0.3%

Organic Waste53%

Other Waste1%


F igure 4.6 Waste composit ion for Lakeshore Residence

4.3 Overall Waste Stream Figure 4.7 depicts the waste composition of the overall waste stream for both campuses. Table 4.3 depicts the waste audit results in Appendix 1. Approximately 143 kg of waste was audited. The most prevalent wastes included organics, paper and plastic. The organic waste consisted of unfinished meals, fruit peelings, coffee grounds and liquid from beverages. The paper sorted consisted of paper towel, beverage cups, mixed food paper and other paper. The plastics category consisted of “other” plastic, rigid plastic recyclables and garbage bags. The remainder of the waste consisted of cardboard/boxboard, “other” waste, glass and metal.

Paper23%

OCC & Boxboard8%

Pl astic40%

Organic Waste29%


F igure 4.7 Overal l Waste Composit ion

4.4 Recycling A total of 116kg of recyclables (paper and containers) was sorted from both campuses. Table 4.1 depicts overall recycling composition at North and Lakeshore Campus on a percentage basis. Overall the recycling consisted of 29% recyclable paper, 9% cardboard/boxboard, 23% recyclable food and beverage containers and 39% other waste (i.e. contamination). All locations had fairly high contamination rates (other waste) consisting of organic wastes, non recyclable plastics, and non recyclable paper . Table 4.1 Recycl ing Composit ion for North and Lakeshore Campus

Figure 4.8 and 4.9 depict recycling composition for North Campus and Lakeshore Campus respectively. In particular the recyclables from the Lakeshore campus had very high contamination (i.e. other waste).

Paper25%

OCC & Boxboard7%

Pl astic20%Gl ass

1%Metal

1%

Organic Waste41%

Other Waste5%

OverallCommon Areas Food Areas Residence Common Areas Food Areas Residence

%Paper 34.3 32.4 19.8 27.9 17.9 12.1 29.5OCC & Boxboard 7.3 6.2 19.5 10.1 14.9 17.2 9.2Plastic 9.1 12.2 27.0 15.0 15.4 22.4 13.1Glass 17.1 5.9 2.8 3.7 0.0 0.0 8.0Metal 1.6 1.8 1.4 0.7 2.3 0.0 1.6Other Waste 30.5 41.6 29.5 42.6 49.5 48.3 38.6

Total 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0

%

North Campus Lakeshore Campus

%


F igure 4.8 Recycl ing Composit ion for North Campus

F igure 4.9 Recycl ing Composit ion for Lakeshore Campus

5.0 Data Analysis

5.1 North Campus Wastes for which there are recycling programs are depicted in Figure 5.1. It was estimated that approximately 66% (error rate) of wastes audited had established recycling programs. Most of this consisted of organics (food wastes) and some cardboard/boxboard. Paper beverage cups, gable top and aseptic containers and

Paper23%

OCC & Boxboard8%

Pl astic12%

Gl ass11%

Metal2%

Organic Waste16%

Other Waste28%

Paper13%

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Pl astic15%

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Organic Waste18%

Other Waste38%


plastic beverage cups (included under rigid plastic recyclables) were added to the recycling program in 2014.

Figure 5.1 Overview of Recyclable Wastes in the North Campus Waste Stream

5.3 Lakeshore Campus Wastes for which there are recycling programs are depicted in Figure 5.2. It was estimated that approximately 28% (error rate) of wastes audited had established recycling programs. There was a significant amount of cardboard/boxboard (8%) present in the waste stream. Almost 44% of wastes consisted of organic waste, which could be included in an expanded composting program. Paper beverage cups, gable top and aseptic containers and plastic beverage cups (included under rigid plastic recyclables) were added to the recycling program in 2014.

Figure 5.2 Overview of Recyclable Wastes in the Lakeshore Campus Waste Stream

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F igure 5.3 Overview of Recyclable Wastes in the Overal l Waste Stream

Table 5.1 depicts the current capture rate of various waste streams for which there are recycling programs. It is estimated that approximately 488 tonnes of potential recyclables are found in the waste stream annually and landfilled. It is possible to divert up to an additional 240 tonnes of organics annually through an expanded (Lakeshore) and more efficient composting program. Table 5.1 Estimated Capture Rates of Recyclables

5.5 Comparison to 2013 Waste Audit In the 2013 waste audit the total amount of waste generated was 1,953 tonnes versus 1,986 tonnes for this waste audit (2014 data). The estimated waste diversion rate for the 2013 waste audit was 50% as compared to 54% for this waste audit. In terms of waste composition the results of both waste audits were similar. In 2013, there was slightly more organic waste and slightly less other waste that ended up in

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Cardboard 493.2 181.6 73.1 66.3Paper 424.0 59.6 87.7 21.7Food & Beverage Containers 297.4 439.0 40.4 160.2Organics (north campus only) 445.5 657.2 40.4 239.9Total 488.1

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the waste to landfill stream. The amount of paper, plastic, cardboard/boxboard, metal and glass have essentially remained the same.

6.0 Waste Reduction Work Plan and Recommendations The time-line for the previous waste reduction work plan was from 1 January 2013 to 1 January 2015. The following goals were set:

• Decrease overall waste generation by 20% • Increase waste diversion rate to 50%

As of 2014, overall waste generation was reduced by 2% so the overall waste generation goal was not achieved. It is important to note, however, that the amount of waste to landfill was reduced by approximately 22% and the amount of wastes recycled increased by almost 27%. A new waste reduction work plan has been developed for 1 January 2015 to 1 January 2017. The tracking of garbage and recycling has improved since 2012. As well, Humber has implemented some new waste diversion opportunities and created educational material to inform students about waste management and diversion programs. To facilitate continuous improvement, it is recommended that Humber set a goal and engage in a process to:

• Decrease waste generation by 10% (using this waste audit as a baseline) • Increase waste diversion rate to 60%

This work plan sets out the framework to meet this goal. 6.1 General Init iatives In 2014, it was estimated that Humber generated an estimated 1,986 tonnes of waste (disposed and recycled). Of that, an estimated 1,067 tonnes was recycled and 919 tonnes sent to landfill. Based on this data, Humber has a waste diversion rate of about 54%. In 2014 it is estimated that approximately 66% of wastes at North Campus and 28% of wastes at the Lakeshore campus destined for landfill are readily recyclable with existing programs. Based on the waste audit results, an estimated 488 tonnes of wastes which are currently landfilled is potentially available for additional diversion. As well, there is an additional 174 tonnes (i.e. 44% *396 tonnes of waste) of organic waste that could be diverted with an expanded composting program at the Lakeshore Campus.


Estimates continue to be generated for some waste and recyclables (Lakeshore Campus), and overall this may have resulted in some impact on the amount of waste diverted and therefore the waste diversion rate. It is recommended that Humber staff continue to improve the documentation all recycling activities (e.g. number and type of carts emptied, weights of mixed container bin etc.) to improve the accuracy of future waste diversion rate calculations. In general, it is recommended that Humber continue to update its communications and education material annually (e.g. for Earth Week). It is important that Humber report on progress and provide a “call to action” for students and employees on how they can best participate. According to Ontario Regulation 102/94 the waste reduction work plan should have regard to:

• Reduction as the first objective; • Re-use as the next objective; and • Recycling as the final objective.

To facilitate continuous improvement it is recommended that Humber undertake the following efforts to reduce, re-use and recycle wastes: 6.2 Reduction Init iatives A key waste stream that could be targeted for reduction could be: Organic wastes make up about 41% of the waste stream. While considerable amounts of food waste are unavoidable (e.g peelings, trimmings) a considerable amount of edible food waste could be reduced. It is recommended that a communications and education program be developed to encourage their reduction through better use/consumption of food. Recyclable Beverage and food containers currently make up about 17% of the waste stream. This includes coffee cups, gable top and aseptic containers, as well as plastic, glass and metal containers. It is recommended that a communications and education program be developed to encourage their reduction through the use of re-usable beverage containers. One key waste that could be targeted is paper towels which make up about 10% of the waste stream. It is recommended that Humber consider replacing paper towel dispensers with hand dryers in washrooms or that paper towels are removed in washrooms that already have hand dryers.

6.3 Re-Use Init iatives In 2013, Humber held a surplus sale of all reusable extra furniture. Humber staff was allowed to purchase used furniture with the proceeds going to Humber College. Any unsold furniture was donated.


In 2014 Humber partnered with an organization and donates all reusable furniture. It is recommended that Humber continue to identify and implement re-use opportunities within the Humber community as well as the broader community.

6.4 Recycling Init iatives The greatest unrealized recycling opportunity is with organic wastes. While programs are in place only, an estimated 40% is currently captured. It is recommended that communications and education materials be developed that specifically addresses using available recycling opportunities when disposal is unavoidable (this would complement the program developed for reducing food waste as noted in Section 6.2). It is recommended that the existing composting program at the North Campus be improved. Organic bins are available at food outlets and in the cafeteria to capture post-consumer food waste. Students need to be made aware of this opportunity. Additionally, waste bins need to be emptied regularly so overflow does not get placed in the recycling or organic bins, thus contaminating these diversion streams. The organics program at Lakeshore is available for pre-consumer food waste in the kitchens. Compost is no longer being directed to landfill and is now picked up by a contracted hauler and sent to a composting program. However, approximately 44% or the waste stream at Lakeshore campus still consists of organic waste. It is recommended that Humber consider expanding the composting program at the Lakeshore Campus to include post-consumer food waste. The City of Toronto, which collects wastes from the Lakeshore campus, has a green bin program and it may be possible to include these wastes into that program. In 2014, paper beverage cups, gable top and aseptic containers and all plastic beverage cups were added to the recycling program. This represents a significant new recycling opportunity. It is recommended that this continue to be widely promoted. It is recommended that communications and education materials continue to be developed, implemented and improved to promote Humber’s various recycling programs. 6.5 Implementation Plan The work will be coordinated by: Ms. Lindsay Walker, Sustainability Manager, Humber College The work includes Humber staff meeting with relevant staff to update the plan to reduce, re-use and recycle wastes and to update communications and education material by 1 May 2015. This should include a summary of waste audit results.


A summary of these waste audit results and waste reduction work plan will be posted for staff to see by 1 March 2015. The results of the waste audit are summarized in the signed Ministry of the Environment Waste Form Report of a Waste Audit (Appendix 2). Humber has indicated that they will work to address the recommendations set out in this Waste Reduction Work Plan and has signed the Ministry of Environment Waste Reduction Work Plan form in Appendix 2 indicating same.

Appendix 1 Detailed Waste Audit Results

Table 4.1 Detai led Waste Audit Results (North Campus)

Material Category

Accepted in Recycling Program (X)

Weight per Category

% Weight per Category



%

PaperNewsprint X 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.3 0.1 0.7 0.2 0.3Office (fine) paper X 0.4 1.1 1.1 3.1 0.2 1.1 1.7 1.8Mixed (office) Paper X 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.6 0.1 0.1Beverage Cups x 2.9 7.1 3.6 10.1 0.6 3.4 7.1 7.5Paper Towels/Tissue 4.5 10.8 3.5 9.9 2.1 11.8 10.1 10.7Mixed paper (food) 1.3 3.1 0.9 2.6 0.1 0.8 2.4 2.5Other Paper 1.3 3.0 0.9 2.6 0.2 0.9 2.3 2.5Gable Top & Aseptic Containers X 0.6 1.3 0.2 0.6 0.4 2.3 1.2 1.2Total Paper 10.4 25.0 10.1 28.6 3.4 19.3 23.9 25.3

OCC & BoxboardTotal OCC & Boxboard X 2.9 7.0 2.1 6.0 1.5 8.5 6.5 6.9

PlasticsPlastic Beverage Bottles X 0.5 1.2 0.6 1.7 0.5 2.7 1.6 1.7Rigid Plastic Recyclables X 3.1 7.4 1.9 5.3 1.1 6.0 6.0 6.4Polystyrene (expanded foam) 0.2 0.6 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.6 0.4 0.4Garbage Bags 2.4 5.7 1.7 4.9 0.8 4.4 4.9 5.2Other Plastic 2.9 7.1 1.7 4.9 1.1 6.3 5.8 6.1

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0Total Plastic 9.1 21.9 6.0 17.0 3.5 20.0 18.7 19.7

GlassTotal Glass X 0.3 0.7 0.0 0.0 0.2 1.0 0.5 0.5

MetalAluminum Cans X 0.2 0.6 0.2 0.5 0.1 0.6 0.5 0.55Steel Cans X 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.8 0.2 0.21Other Metal 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00Total Metal 0.3 0.7 0.2 0.5 0.2 1.4 0.7 0.76

Organic WasteFood Waste X 16.5 39.5 12.9 36.6 7.9 44.9 37.3 39.4Total Organic Waste 16.5 39.5 12.9 36.6 7.9 44.9 37.3 39.4

Other WasteTotal Other Waste 2.1 5.1 4.0 11.3 0.9 4.9 7.0 7.4

Total 41.7 100.0 35.3 100.0 17.6 100.0 94.6 100.0

North Campus Common Areas North Campus Food Areas North Campus Residences Total

Table 4.2 Detai led Waste Audit Results (Lakeshore Campus)

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PaperNewsprint X 0.8 4.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.8 1.8Office (fine) paper X 0.3 1.6 0.1 0.2 0.1 6.6 0.5 1.0Mixed (office) Paper X 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0Beverage Cups x 2.8 13.8 1.2 4.9 0.0 0.0 4.0 8.6Paper Towels/Tissue 1.9 9.1 1.8 7.2 0.1 4.9 3.7 8.0Mixed paper (food) 0.7 3.4 0.6 2.6 0.1 4.9 1.4 3.0Other Paper 0.8 4.0 0.2 1.0 0.0 1.6 1.1 2.3Gable Top & Aseptic Containers X 0.2 1.1 0.3 1.1 0.1 6.6 0.6 1.2Total Paper 7.4 36.0 4.2 16.9 0.2 18.0 11.8 25.3

OCC & BoxboardTotal OCC & Boxboard X 1.0 4.9 2.7 10.8 0.1 8.2 3.8 8.1

PlasticsPlastic Beverage Bottles X 0.5 2.4 0.1 0.6 0.0 0.0 0.6 1.4Rigid Plastic Recyclables X 1.4 6.8 0.9 3.8 0.0 0.0 2.3 5.0Polystyrene (expanded foam) 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.5 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.3Garbage Bags 1.6 8.0 1.3 5.2 0.4 31.1 3.3 7.1Other Plastic 1.1 5.5 2.1 8.3 0.1 11.5 3.3 7.1

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0Total Plastic 4.7 22.8 4.6 18.3 0.5 42.6 9.8 20.9

GlassTotal Glass X 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Metal0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Aluminum Cans X 0.1 0.7 0.1 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.47Steel Cans X 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00Other Metal 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00Total Metal 0.1 0.7 0.1 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.47

Organic WasteFood Waste 6.9 33.8 13.3 53.1 0.4 31.1 20.6 44.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0Total Organic Waste 6.9 33.8 13.3 53.1 0.4 31.1 20.6 44.0

Other WasteTotal Other Waste 0.4 1.9 0.2 0.6 0.0 0.0 0.5 1.2

Total 20.4 100.0 25.1 100.0 1.2 100.0 46.7 100.0

Lakeshore Campus Common Areas Lakeshore Campus Food Areas Lakeshore Campus Residences Total

Table 4.3 Waste Audit Results (Overal l )

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PaperNewsprint X 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.3 0.1 0.7 0.8 4.1 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.1 0.8Office (fine) paper X 0.4 1.1 1.1 3.1 0.2 1.1 0.3 1.6 0.1 0.2 0.1 6.6 2.2 1.5Mixed (office) Paper X 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1 0.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.1Beverage Cups x 2.9 7.1 3.6 10.1 0.6 3.4 2.8 13.8 1.2 4.9 0.0 0.0 11.1 7.9Paper Towels/Tissue 4.5 10.8 3.5 9.9 2.1 11.8 1.9 9.1 1.8 7.2 0.1 4.9 13.8 9.8Mixed paper (food) 1.3 3.1 0.9 2.6 0.1 0.8 0.7 3.4 0.6 2.6 0.1 4.9 3.8 2.7Other Paper 1.3 3.0 0.9 2.6 0.2 0.9 0.8 4.0 0.2 1.0 0.0 1.6 3.4 2.4Gable Top & Aseptic Containers X 0.6 1.3 0.2 0.6 0.4 2.3 0.2 1.1 0.3 1.1 0.1 6.6 1.8 1.2Total Paper 10.4 25.0 10.1 28.6 3.4 19.3 7.4 36.0 4.2 16.9 0.2 18.0 35.8 25.3

OCC & BoxboardTotal OCC & Boxboard X 2.9 7.0 2.1 6.0 1.5 8.5 1.0 4.9 2.7 10.8 0.1 8.2 10.3 7.3

PlasticsPlastic Beverage Bottles X 0.5 1.2 0.6 1.7 0.5 2.7 0.5 2.4 0.1 0.6 0.0 0.0 2.2 1.6Rigid Plastic Recyclables X 3.1 7.4 1.9 5.3 1.1 6.0 1.4 6.8 0.9 3.8 0.0 0.0 8.4 5.9Polystyrene (expanded foam) 0.2 0.6 0.1 0.2 0.1 0.6 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.5 0.0 0.0 0.5 0.4Garbage Bags 2.4 5.7 1.7 4.9 0.8 4.4 1.6 8.0 1.3 5.2 0.4 31.1 8.2 5.8Other Plastic 2.9 7.1 1.7 4.9 1.1 6.3 1.1 5.5 2.1 8.3 0.1 11.5 9.1 6.4

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0Total Plastic 9.1 21.9 6.0 17.0 3.5 20.0 4.7 22.8 4.6 18.3 0.5 42.6 28.4 20.1

GlassTotal Glass X 0.3 0.7 0.0 0.0 0.2 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.5 0.3

Metal0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Aluminum Cans X 0.2 0.6 0.2 0.5 0.1 0.6 0.1 0.7 0.1 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.7 0.52Steel Cans X 0.1 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.1 0.8 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.2 0.14Other Metal 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.00Total Metal 0.3 0.7 0.2 0.5 0.2 1.4 0.1 0.7 0.1 0.3 0.0 0.0 0.9 0.67

Organic WasteFood Waste X 16.5 39.5 12.9 36.6 7.9 44.9 6.9 33.8 13.3 53.1 0.4 31.1 57.9 41.0

0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0Total Organic Waste 16.5 39.5 12.9 36.6 7.9 44.9 6.9 33.8 13.3 53.1 0.4 31.1 57.9 41.0

Other WasteTotal Other Waste 2.1 5.1 4.0 11.3 0.9 4.9 0.4 1.9 0.2 0.6 0.0 0.0 7.5 5.3

Total 41.7 100.0 35.3 100.0 17.6 100.0 20.4 100.0 25.1 100.0 1.2 100.0 141.3 100.0

TotalNorth Campus Common Areas North Campus Food Areas North Campus Residences Lakeshore Campus Common Areas Lakeshore Campus Food Areas Lakeshore Campus Residences

Appendix 2 Ministry of Environment Reporting Forms

Ministry of the Environment Waste Form

Report of a Waste Audit

Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Establishments

As required by O. Reg. 102/94

• This report must be prepared 6 months after becoming subject to O. Reg. 102/94 and a copy retained on f i le for at least f ive years after i t is prepared, and be made avai lable to the ministry upon request.

• For large construction and demolit ion projects, please refer to the forms included with “A Guide to Waste Audits and Waste Reduction Work Plans for Construction and Demolit ion Projects as Required Under Ontario Regulation 102/94” (revised July 2008)

I . GENERAL INFORMATION Name of Owner and/or Operator of Entity( ies) and Company Name:

Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning (Humber College) Name of Contact Person: Ms. Lindsay Walker, Sustainability Manager, Humber College

Telephone #: 416.675.6622 x5829

Email address: [email protected]

Street Address(es) of Entity( ies): 205 Humber College Boulevard, Toronto, M9W 5L7 (North Campus), 3199 Lakeshore Blvd West, Toronto M8V 1K8 (Lakeshore Campus) Municipal i ty : Toronto, ON

Type of Entity (check one)

Retail Shopping Establishments Hotels and Motels Retail Shopping Complexes Hospitals Office Buildings Educational Institutions x Restaurants Large Manufacturing Establishments

Note: O. Reg. 102/94 does not apply to multi-unit residential buildings. I I . DESCRIPTION OF ENTITY Provide a brief overview of the entity(ties): Humber College, a member of Polytechnics Canada, offers a broad range of career-focused, educational programs (more than 350) that include: apprenticeship, certificates, diplomas, bachelor's degrees and postgraduate certificates. Humber has 27,500 full-time and 57,000 part-time students.

I I I . HOW WASTE IS PRODUCED AND DECISIONS AFFECTING THE PRODUCTION OF WASTE For each category of waste that is produced at the entity(ies), explain how the waste will be produced and how management decisions and policies will affect the production of waste.

Categories of Waste How Is the Waste Produced and What Management Decisions/Polic ies Affect I ts Production?

Example: Disposable Food Packaging

Generated by customers eating inside restaurant. Food packaging is used for health reasons. Reusable mugs for customers consuming coffee/tea inside restaurant is being reviewed.

Paper

Newsprint Generated by student newspaper and staff/students that bring in newspapers to read. Recycling program in place.

Office (fine) paper Generated by students/staff as part of studies/job. Recycling programs in place.

Mixed paper Generated by students/staff as part of studies/job. Recycling programs in place.

Beverage cups Generated by students/staff consuming beverages. Recycling program in place.

Paper Towels/Tissue Generated by students/staff in washrooms and food areas. Compost program available in North Campus food areas.

Mixed paper (food) Generated by food outlets and students/staff bringing in food. No recycling program in place.

Other paper Generated by students/staff as part of studies/job. Recycling programs in place.

Gable Top & Aseptic Containers Generated by students/staff as part of studies/job. Recycling programs in place.

Cardboard Generated from receipt of supplies. Recycling program in place. Plastics

Plastic Beverage Bottles Generated by students/staff consuming beverages. Recycling program in place.

Rigid Plastic Recyclables Generated by students/staff. Recycling program in place.

Polystyrene Generated by students/staff bringing to work and food areas. No recycling program in place.

Garbage Bags Generated by staff. No recycling program in place. Other plastic Generated by students/staff. No recycling program in place.

Glass bott les and jars Generated by students/staff consuming beverages. Recycling program in place.

Metal

Aluminum cans Generated by students/staff consuming beverages. Recycling program in place.

Steel cans Generated by students/staff consuming beverages. Recycling program in place.

Wood Generated in wood shops. Recycling program in place.

Organics Generated in cafeteria and administration areas. Composting program in place in cafeteria and kitchens in North Campus and kitchens in Lakeshore Campus.

Other Waste Ewaste Generated during IT upgrades. Recycling program in place. Batteries Generated from students/staff. Recycling program in place. Lamps Generated when by janitorial staff. Recycling program in place. Toner Generated from printers. Recycling program in place.

Note: When completing this form, write “n/a” in the columns where the entity will not produce any waste for a category of waste.

IV. MANAGEMENT OF WASTE For each category of waste listed below, indicate which waste items will be disposed or reused/recycled and how each item will be managed at the entity(ies).

Category Waste to be Disposed Reused or Recycled Waste

Example: Beverage cans

Staff/cl ients may place in garbage bins

Staff/cl ients place cans in recycl ing receptacles. Col lection staff later col lect cans. Those in garbage are disposed; those in recycl ing receptacles are recycled.

Paper

Newsprint Some may end up in garbage bins. Placed in recycling bins that are emptied by janitorial staff.

Office (fine) paper Some may end up in garbage bins. Placed in recycling bins that are emptied by janitorial staff.

Mixed paper Some may end up in garbage bins. Placed in recycling bins that are emptied by janitorial staff.

Beverage cups Some may end up in garbage bins. Placed in recycling bins that are emptied by janitorial staff.

Paper Towels/Tissue Some may end up in garbage bins. Placed in composting bins where available. Emptied by janitorial staff.

Mixed paper (food) Placed in garbage bins. n/a

Other paper Some may end up in garbage bins. Placed in recycling bins that are emptied by janitorial staff.

Gable Top & Aseptic Containers Some may end up in garbage bins. Placed in recycling bins that are emptied by janitorial staff.

Cardboard Some may end up in garbage bins. Placed in recycling bins that are emptied by janitorial staff.

Plastics

Plastic Beverage Bottles Some may end up in garbage bins. Placed in recycling bins that are emptied by janitorial staff.

Rigid Plastic Recyclables Some may end up in garbage bins. Placed in recycling bins that are emptied by janitorial staff.

Polystyrene Some may end up in garbage bins. Lakeshore- placed in recycling bins North- placed in garbage bins

Garbage Bags Placed in garbage bins. n/a

Other plastic Placed in garbage bins. n/a

Glass bott les and jars Some may end up in garbage bins. Placed in recycling bins that are emptied by janitorial staff.

Metal

Aluminum cans Some may end up in garbage bins. Placed in recycling bins that are emptied by janitorial staff.

Steel cans Some may end up in garbage bins. Placed in recycling bins that are emptied by janitorial staff.

Wood

Organics Some may end up in garbage bins. Placed in composting bins where available. Emptied by janitorial staff

Other Waste

Ewaste n/a Recycling program in place. Batteries n/a Recycling program in place.

Lamps n/a Recycling program in place.

Toner n/a Recycling program in place.

Carpet n/a Recycling program in place. Note: When completing this form, write “n/a” in the columns where the entity will not produce any waste for a category of waste.

“B” * “C” * “B” * “C” * “B” * “C” * “B” * “C” *Current

YearChange Current Change Current Year Change Current Year Change

(A-B) Year (A-B) (A-B) (A-B)1. PaperNewsprint 10.9 6.9 4.0Office (fine) paper 29.7 14.0 15.7Mixed paper (office) 136.1 253.6 -117.5 12.6 0.8 11.8Coffee Cups 56.6 71.7 -15.1Paper Towels/Tissue 95.3 88.8 6.4Mixed paper (food) 192.9 24.2 168.7Other Paper 9.8 21.9 -12.1Gable Top & Aseptic 0 5.4 -5.4 0.0 11.3 -11.3Total 543.7 498.6 45.0 136.1 259.0 -122.9 407.6 239.6 167.9

2. Cardboard 135.8 246.3 -110.5 114.1 180.0 -65.9 21.7 66.3 -44.6

3. PlasticsPlastic Beverage Bottles 41.4 76.0 -34.6 39.6 14.3 25.3Polyethylene jugs, pails, crates, totes, drums (HDPE) 4.3 53.8 -49.5

V. Estimated Quantity of Waste Produced Annually (Base Year)See also Waste Audit and Waste Reduction Work Plan Report November 2014)

Estimated Amount of Waste Producedkgs or tonnes (t)

Generated Reused Recycled Disposed

Categories of Waste

“A” Base Year “A” Base Year

“A” Base Year

“A” Base Year

Polystyrene (expanded foam) 5.2 3.3 1.8Garbage Bags 32.3 52.9 -20.6Other Plastic 115.6 58.6 57.1Total 238.4 258.9 -20.5 41.4 76.0 -34.6 197.0 182.9 14.1

4. GlassBottles and Jars 41.4 5.4 36.0 9.5 3.1 6.4Total 50.9 8.5 42.4 41.4 5.4 36.0 9.5 3.1 6.4

5. MetalAluminum/Steel Cans 41.4 21.7 19.7 13.0 6.0 7.0Other Metal 41.9 -41.9 0.3 0.0 0.3Total 54.7 69.6 -14.9 41.4 63.6 -22.2 13.3 6.0 7.3

6. Wood 52.0 58.3 -6.3 52.0 58.3 -6.3 0.0 0.0 0.0

7. OrganicsFood Waste 589.4 217.1 372.3Leaf and Yard 67.2 67.2 0.0Cooking Oil 4.9 4.9 0.0Total 829.5 661.5 168.0 344.5 289.2 55.3 485.0 372.3 112.7

8. Other WasteE Waste 25.0Lamps 2.3Carpet 1.3Batteries 0.1Toner 2.6Miscellaneous waste 104.5 0.0 48.4Total 124.6 184.2 -59.6 104.5 72.2 31.3 0.0 52.4 48.4 4.0

Total 2030 1986 44 0 209 0 843 963 -154 1186 919 268Percent Change (total C ÷ total

A x 100 )0 0 0 0 0 0

* Fill out these columns each year following the initial waste audit or baseline year to determine the progress that is being made by your waste reduction program.Note: When completing this form, write “n/a” in the “Estimated Amount of Waste Produced” column where the entity will not produce any waste for a category of waste.

VI. EXTENT TO WHICH MATERIALS OR PRODUCTS USED OR SOLD BY THE ENTITY CONSIST OF RECYCLED OR REUSED MATERIALS OR PRODUCTS

Please answer the following questions:

1. Do you have a management policy in place that promotes the purchasing and/or use

of materials or products that consist of recycled and/or reused materials or products? If yes, please describe.

There is currently no management policy in place that promotes the purchasing and/or use of materials or products that consist of recycled and/or reused materials or products

2. Do you have plans to increase the extent to which materials or products used or

sold* consist of recycled or reused materials or products? If yes, please describe.

Humber will investigate using recycled or re-used materials to the extent possible, where it is economically feasible to do so. * Information regarding materials or products “sold” that consist of recycled or reused materials or products is only required from owner(s) of retail shopping establishments and the owner(s) or operator(s) of large manufacturing establishments.

Please attach any additional page(s) as required to answer the above questions.

I hereby cert i fy that the information provided in this Report of Waste Audit is complete and correct. Signature of authorized off ic ial : x

T it le: Sustainability Manager

Date: X

THIS COVERS NORTH AND LAKESHORE CAMPUSES Ministry of the Environment Waste Form

Report of a Waste Reduction Work Plan

Industrial, Commercial and Institutional Establishments

As required by O. Reg. 102/94

This report must be prepared 6 months after becoming subject to O. Reg. 102/94 and a copy retained on fi le for at least f ive years after it is prepared, and be made available to the ministry upon request. I . GENERAL INFORMATION Name of Owner and/or Operator of Entity( ies) and Company Name: Humber Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning (Humber College)

Name of Contact Person: Ms. Lindsay Walker, Sustainability Manager, Humber College

Telephone #: 416.675.6622 x5829

Email address: [email protected]

Street Address(es) of Entity( ies): 205 Humber College Boulevard, Toronto, M9W 5L7 (North Campus), 3199 Lakeshore Blvd West, Toronto M8V 1K8 (Lakeshore Campus) Municipal i ty : Toronto, ON

Type of Entity (check one)

Retail Shopping Establishments Hotels and Motels Retail Shopping Complexes Hospitals Office Buildings Educational Institutions x Restaurants Large Manufacturing Establishments Note: O. Reg. 102/94 does not apply to multi-unit residential buildings. I I . DESCRIPTION OF THE ENTITY

Provide a brief overview of the entity(ties): Humber College, a member of Polytechnics Canada, offers a broad range of career-focused, educational programs (more than 350) that include: apprenticeship, certificates, diplomas, bachelor's degrees and postgraduate certificates. Humber has 27,500 full-time and 57,000 part-time students.

I I I . PLANS TO REDUCE, REUSE AND RECYCLE WASTE

For each category of waste described in Part V of “Report of a Waste Audit” (on which this plan is based), explain what your plans are to Reduce, Reuse and Recycle the waste, including: 1) how the waste will be source separated at the establishment, and 2) the programs to reduce, reuse and recycle all source separated waste.

Waste Category

(as stated in Part V of your “Report of a Waste Audit”)

Source Separation and 3Rs Program

Example: fine paper (e.g. from an office)

“Fine Paper 3Rs Program” Reduce: Staff will be encouraged to print on both sides of each sheet. Reuse: Discarded paper with print only on one side will be used for note pads/scrap. Recycle: Staff will be provided with instructions via email. Receptacles will be provided beside each desk. Staff will empty receptacles into centralized containers. Custodial staff will empty centralized containers into bulk container at loading dock for collection by recycling company.

General Improve data collection Improve communications and education program

Paper

Reduce – double sided photocopying Reduce- consider eliminating paper towels through installation of hand dryers Recycling- maximize use of existing recycling infrastructure

Cardboard Recycling- maximize use of existing recycling infrastructure

Plastic Recycling- maximize use of existing recycling infrastructure

Glass Recycling- maximize use of existing recycling infrastructure

Metal Recycling- maximize use of existing recycling infrastructure

Organic Waste

Recycling- maximize use of existing recycling infrastructure Recycling- consider adding post consumer organic waste program

Waste Cooking Oil

Recycling- maximize use of existing recycling infrastructure

Wood Recycling- maximize use of existing recycling infrastructure

Yard Waste Recycling- maximize use of existing recycling infrastructure

E-Waste Recycling- maximize use of existing recycling infrastructure

IV. RESPONSIBILITY FOR IMPLEMENTING THE WASTE REDUCTION WORK PLAN

Identify who is responsible for implementing the Waste Reduction Work Plan at your entity(ies). If more than one person is responsible for implementation, identify each person who is responsible and indicate the part of the Waste Reduction Work Plan that each person is responsible for implementing.

Name of Person Responsibil ity Telephone # Lindsay Walker

Sustainability Manager

416.675.6622 x5829

V. TIMETABLE FOR IMPLEMENTING WASTE REDUCTION WORK PLAN

Provide a timetable indicating when each Source Separation and 3Rs program of the Waste Reduction Work Plan will be implemented.

Source Separation and

3Rs Program Schedule for Completion

Example: Fine Paper 3Rs Program

“Deskside receptacles and centralized containers to be purchased in March. New collection contract for recycling to be arranged for April Kick off for program and instructions to staff regarding 3Rs program to occur in April” OR “3Rs Program currently in place.”

General The time-line for this waste reduction work plan is from 1 January 2015 to 1 January 2017. This work plan sets out the framework to meet this goal. To facilitate continuous improvement it is recommended that Humber set a goal and engage in a process to:

• Decrease overall waste generation by 10% (using this waste audit as a baseline)

• Increase waste diversion rate to 60% General In general, it is recommended that Humber continue to

update its communications and education material annually (e.g. for Earth Week). It is important that Humber report on progress and provide a “call to action” for students and employees on how they can best participate.

Data collection To help develop a more accurate estimate of waste diversion it is recommended that the tracking of waste and recycling weights (i.e. garbage, cardboard, mixed paper, mixed containers, organics, cooking oil etc.) be improved in (completed in 2013, continue for 2015).

Reduction- Organic Waste

Organic wastes make up about 41% of the waste stream. While considerable amounts of food waste are unavoidable (e.g peelings, trimmings) a considerable amount of edible food waste could be reduced. It is recommended that a

communications and education program be developed to encourage their reduction through better use/consumption of food.

Reduction- Recyclable Food and Beverage Containers

Recyclable Beverage and food containers currently make up about 17% of the waste stream. This includes coffee cups, gable top and aseptic containers, as well as plastic, glass and metal containers. It is recommended that a communications and education program be developed to encourage their reduction through the use of re-usable beverage containers.

Reuse In 2014 Humber partnered with an organization and donates all reusable furniture. It is recommended that Humber continue to identify and implement re-use opportunities within the Humber community as well as the broader community.

Recycling It is recommended that Humber consider expanding its composting program at the Lakeshore Campus (through collection of both pre and post consumer food wastes) (2017).

The work includes Humber staff meeting with relevant staff to update the plan to reduce, re-use and recycle wastes and to update communications and education material by 1 May 2015. This should include a summary of waste audit results.

VI. COMMUNICATION TO STAFF, CUSTOMERS, GUESTS AND VISITORS

Explain how the Waste Reduction Work Plan will be communicated to employees, customers, tenants, guests/visitors and students: A summary of these waste audit results and waste reduction work plan will be posted for staff to see by 1 March 2015.

VII . ESTIMATED WASTE PRODUCED BY MATERIAL TYPE AND THE PROJECTED AMOUNT

* Estimated Waste Produced = Waste Diverted (3Rs) + Waste Disposed ** Estimated Waste Diversion Rate = Amount of Waste Diverted (3Rs) ÷ Estimated

Waste Produced x 100%

I hereby cert i fy that the information provided in this Waste Reduction Work Plan is complete and correct.

Signature of authorized off ic ial :

x

T it le: Sustainability Manager

Date: x

Material Categories (as stated in

Part III)

Estimated Annual Waste

Produced * (kgs or tonnes)

Name of Proposed

3Rs Program (as stated in Part III)

Projections to Reduce, Reuse or Recycle Waste

(kgs or tonnes)

Estimated Annual Amount to be Diverted

** (%)

Reduce Reuse Recycle

Example: Fine Paper 1.8 tonnes Fine Paper 3Rs Program 200 kg 100 kg 1.2

tonnes 83

Paper 498.6 Paper 100 219 64 Cardboard 246.3 Cardboard 227 92 Plastic 258.9 Plastic 93 36 Glass 8.5 Glass 51 100 Metal 69.6 Metal 69.6 100 Organic Waste

590 Organic Waste 295 50

Waste Cooking Oil

4.9 Waste Cooking Oil

5 100

Wood 58.3 Wood 58 100 Yard Waste 67.2 Yard Waste 67 100 E-Waste 25.0 E-Waste 25 100 Lamps 2.0 Lamps 2 100

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