Laird - PowerPoint Presentation

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Laird

Hall

The

Zero-Waste ProjectSlide2

Laird Hall &

Waste Management

The 2014 Fall Waste audit for Laird Hall showed that an average of 78% of Laird Hall waste is comprised of recyclable and compostable materials

This data reveals that most of the waste in Laird Hall is not being properly divertedThe bar graph below illustrates the percentage amongst floors,Slide3

Laird Hall &

Waste Management

The pie chart illustrates the approximate composition of Laird Hall waste with over 50% of waste being compostable materials, & recyclables contributing to roughly 20%Slide4

Laird Hall &

Waste Management

Waste management at Laird Hall Residence is a complex issue involving a variety of

stakeholders including, CERES

Laird Hall Housing Committee

Laird Hall

Management

Janitors

McGill Sustainability Office Sustainability Projects Fund (SPF) Macdonald Campus Student Society (MCSS) Laird Hall Residents

Facilities & Operations

Gorilla Compost

Various waste management services on campus & in Sainte Anne de

BellevueSlide5

In the past, efforts to reduce the amount of compostable and recyclable waste in Laird Hall have not been fully realized due to the lack of,

continuous engagement and

communication

of all stakeholders continuous engagement and education of new residents into Laird Hall each yearcomposting & recycling infrastructure to give equal or greater access to waste diversion alternatives

Pinpointing the IssuesSlide6

Zero

W

aste Initiative

Communication

continuous

engagement and

communication of all stakeholders

To resolve this issue,Regularly scheduled stakeholder consultations (all stakeholders)

November, MarchRegularly scheduled meetings within Laird Hall management (CERES + janitors + LHHC + Laird Hall Management) Every 2 weeksRegular visits from Sustainability Office/SPF to Macdonald Campus Once a monthRegular demonstrations/meetings with residents (CERES + LHHC + residents)

Every 2 weeks

Regular meetings with MCSS (CERES rep + MCSS)

Every 2 weeks

Regular updates of progress to all stakeholders (CERES +

a

ll stakeholders)

Every 2 weeksSlide7

2. continuous

engagement and education of new residents into Laird Hall each year

To resolve this issue,

Educational campaign will start Fall semester, where we will teach about new infrastructure and how waste diversion and collection will work, how to properly compost & recycleAllowance & reward system + engagement activities to keep residents actively engaged in waste diversionRegularly emailed information, presentations, videos, door to door audits & practical demonstrations to keep residents updated on progressEnd of semester recycling drives, electronics recycling, clothing drives, thrift drivesCompetition among Laird Hall floors, John Abbot College & Eco ResidenceProject will be continually funded by SPF to ensure annual implementation

Zero

W

aste

Initiative

Interactive EducationSlide8

3. composting

& recycling infrastructure to give equal or greater access to waste diversion alternatives

To resolve this issue,

Sets of 3-way waste diverting bins will replace several garbage bins in Laird Hall kitchens and common roomsFor floors 1A-3A, 2 sets of 3 bins will replace the trash cans in the kitchen areas & 1 set of 3 will replace the trash can in the commons areaFor floors 1-5, 1 set of 3 bins will replace the 2 trash cans in the kitchen areas & 1 set will replace the trash cans in the laundry roomsPaper composting bags will be purchased for the composting bins for ease of compost disposal for janitors/studentsResidents will get paid positions within the project to continue the steady waste diversion on each floor

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W

aste Initiative

New InfrastructureSlide9

New Infrastructure

Residents will get paid positions within the project to continue the steady waste diversion on each floor

Student “employees” will get paid to continue the steady waste diversion on each floor

1 employee will ensure waste is properly diverted on all floors of Laird Hall floors and will also ensure that waste/recycling is picked up from each resident room and diverged1 employee will keep track of progress and ensure smooth running of diversion + manage all engagement activities/games1 employee will manage all electronic media including presentations, posters, emails to residents,

ePosters

in the Mouthpiece etc. + give presentations and demonstrations to residents

All positions can have volunteers & approve volunteer hours through myInvolvementSlide10

What Does All This

Have To Do With You?Slide11

What Does This All

Have To Do With You?

Great Paying Jobs For Students

Several Volunteer Opportunities

Many Activities & Events to Plan/Participate In

Contribute to Making Macdonald Campus & McGill More Sustainable

Make McGill HistorySlide12

Student Employment

The Laird Hall Zero-Waste Project will have

great paying job openings for the 2015 Fall Semester

to dedicated students who demonstrate commitment to environmental activism by contributing as a member of CERES for the 2015 Winter Semester

The Laird Hall Zero-Waste Project will have several volunteer opportunities open to all students who are interested in helping out with the project;

all volunteer hours will be logged and go towards your

myInvolvement

recordSlide13

How Can You Get

Started?Slide14

How Can You Get

Started?

If you are interested in a job, to volunteer or to learn more about the Laird Hall Zero Waste Project, you can,

Join CERES

Sign up for more information, jobs or volunteer opportunities on our sign up sheet

Visit our CERES website under the

Zero-Waste

Project (show):

http://

macdonaldceres.weebly.com/zero-waste.html

or our

Facebook page

:

https

://

www.facebook.com/ceresmcgillmacdonald

Email

Alexander Williams

(Project Coordinator):

belacconstruction@gmail.com

Talk to any of our project leaders: June Liu, Sally Song, Alexia

Berthelon

, Crystal WangSlide15

The

Zero-

Waste

Project