OWRR Spring Waste Audits. John Moran, Student Intern The Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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1 OWRR Spring Waste Audits John Moran, Student Intern The Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

2 Purpose of Waste Audit Determine the problem to create the appropriate solution Specific vs. general waste management Education and outreach

3 University Buildings and Events Dean Smith Center: UNC vs. FSU Mary Ellen Jones Lab Building Morrison Residence Hall

4 How to Perform the Audit Where to target? What is your sample size? When do you perform the audit? What is your set up and procedure?

5 How to Perform the Audit

6 Data Analysis Microsoft Excel: Pivot Tables

7 Challenges Student Involvement Motivation Weather Inconsistent attendance sample size Residence Hall Privacy issues Location of audit Student vs. Housekeeping disposal

8 Mary Ellen Jones Building Microbiology and Immunology, dermatology, and animal medicine 220,000 square feet, 11 floors Results do not include hazardous or animal waste Audit Conducted: Friday, April 5 th Total Waste (49.8 lbs) 28% 46% 26% Recyclables Compostables Trash

9 Mary Ellen Jones: Recycling Total Waste (49.8 lbs) 46% 26% 28% Recyclables Compostables Recyclables (13.8 lbs) Trash 5% 23% 49% 23% Bottles and Cans Lab Plastics Mixed Paper Other Reyclables

10 Mary Ellen Jones: Trash Total Waste (49.8 lbs) 46% 28% 26% Recyclables Compostables Trash 35% Trash (23.2 lbs) 22% 2% Potential Recyclables: Plastic Film and Nitrile Gloves Non-Recyclable Plastics 41% Lab Wear True Trash and Styrofoam

Mary Ellen Jones: Waste Reduction Potential Waste Reduction with Current Waste Management Practices 72% 28% Recyclables Waste Potential Waste

11 Mary Ellen Jones: Waste Reduction Potential Waste Reduction with Current Waste Management Practices 72% 28% Recyclables Waste Potential Waste Reduction with Existing Waste Management Practices 35% 65% Recycling and Compost Waste *Takes into account compostables and assumes all plastics are recyclable.

12 Morrison Residence Hall South Campus dorm Home to 860 residents 10 floors Students provided with personal recycling bin Audit Conducted: Tuesday, March 26 th Total Waste (12 lbs) 28% 47% 25% Recyclables Trash Compostables

13 Morrison: Recycling Total Waste (12 lbs) 28% 25% 47% Recyclables Trash Recyclables (5.6 lbs) 18% 14% 13% 46% 9% Bottles and Cans Recyclable Plastics Mixed Paper Glass Asceptic Containers

14 Morrison: Trash Total Waste (12 lbs) 28% 25% 47% Recyclables Trash Compostables Trash (3lbs) 20% 60% 20% Non-Recyclable Plastics True Trash Plastic Film (bags)

15 Morrison: Waste Reduction Potential Waste Reduction with Current Waste Management Practices 53% 47% Recyclables Waste Potential Waste Reduction with Existing Waste Management Practices 15% 85% Recycling and Compost Waste *Takes into account compostables and

16 Dean Smith Center Can seat over 20,000 fans Waste collected from concourse and catering Audit Conducted: Tuesday, March 11 th Total Waste (73.5 lbs) 17% 49% 34% Trash Recycling Compost

17 Dean Smith Center: Recycling Total Waste (73.5 lbs) 17% 49% 34% Trash Recycling Compost Recyclables (25.2 lbs) 9% 42% Bottles and Cans 47% Mixed Paper and Cardboard Glass 2% Other Recyclables

18 Dean Smith Center: Trash Total Waste (73.5 lbs) 49% 17% 34% Trash Recycling Compost Trash (12.7 lbs) 42% 9% 49% Non-Recyclable Plastics True Trash and Styrofoam Potential Recyclables: Plastic Film

Dean Smith Center: Waste Reduction Potential Waste Reduction with Current Waste Management Practices 66% 34% Recyclables Waste Potential Waste

19 Dean Smith Center: Waste Reduction Potential Waste Reduction with Current Waste Management Practices 66% 34% Recyclables Waste Potential Waste Reduction with Existing Waste Management Practices 7% 93% Recycling and Compost Waste *Takes into account compostables and assumes all plastics are recyclable.

20 Special Thanks! -The Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling -Amy Preble, OWRR Recycling Outreach and Coordinator -Natalia Posthill, OWRR Recycling Outreach and Coordinator -UNC Housekeeping Staff -UNC Student Volunteers

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