Kathleen Ng, Environmental Officer, Environmental Health and Safety, University Safety

Gabriela Pinto, Assistant Director, Building Services, University Services

Who Why What we’re already doing

Campus initiatives How you can help

Recycling tipsOther ways to take action

Questions/comments

reduce :: re-use :: recycle :: rethink! McGill environmental policy

implementation Sub-Committee on Environment

Resource for McGill faculty, staff and students

Liaison with community groups

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

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.

Business practicesPaper use policyPaperless pay stubsCentraide campaign

Food Services Events

Car Free DayNWRWAnnual Rethink Forum

Sustainability Pledge

TransportBiodiesel use at GaultVERTallégo

Energy infrastructureGeothermal heating@Lady Meredith HouseOEE recognition (2003)Life Sciences Complex: target LEED SilverEnergy monitoring systemRevisions to building standards

BikingBikeshare project

Driving Idling

Green meetings Waste

Smoking zones (9 m & use ashtrays)Guide to Waste Services

McGill Waste Management Program vs. Waste Management Inc.

HazardousBatteries Ink cartridgesElectronic waste

DomesticPaper - cardboardGlass-Metal-Plastic (GMP)

NO:

•Coffee cups

•Juice cartons

•Napkins/paper towels

Myth: “The recycling isn’t really recycled.”

Recycling helpDowntown

Requesting bins ($): stockroom.fmd@mcgill.ca 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!

E-waste: RecyPro Domestic recycling (paper, GMP)

SortingResale recycledStats:

933 MT waste 523 MT recycling (all)

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

Questions? Comments? Problems? Suggestions? Call 398-6247E-mail rethink@mcgill.caRETHINKFORUM LISTSERVOnline: www.mcgill.ca/rethink

SIGN THE SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE!Discuss: http://talkrethink.mcgill.ca Annual Rethink conference