MATREIALS & RESOURCES (MR)
Prerequisite: 1, Credits: 8, Points: 14
Intent: reduce and reuse material resources and reduce construction waste, and encourage the selection of building materials that are environmentally preferable
MRP1- STORAGE & COLLECTION OF RECYCLABES
(Waste reduction & Recycling Management)
Storage & Collection of Recyclables is Prerequisite 1 for obtaining Material & Recourses credit.
This item is required before a building can even be considered for any Materials and Resources credits- can obtain up to 2 points.
Existing conditions of Humber college:
Currently Humber college has a very efficient Waste & Recycling process in place and also have a
dedicated team of waste management personnel to spread awareness.
As part of its action plan:
● Humber has introduced food composting in all of its culinary labs also food waste is collected in services kitchens & cafeterias for an offsite compost program.
● Cooking oil used in campus kitchens is recycled into biodiesel.
● Collection & Recycling of electronic waste.
OBJECTIVES FOR IMPROVING THE SUSTAINABILITY PERFORMANCE OF HUMBER:
1. To enhance the existing recycling management at Humber by developing and implementing a Waste & Recycling Management Plan that promotes: ● minimisation of waste ● an infrastructure for reuse and recycling to achieve- The Ultimate Goal of A Net Zero Waste Campus.
2. Paper Reduction & Elimination
3. Better utilize recycling bins already distributed campus wide.
4. Introduce campus recycling into core curriculum & appoint recycling champions to raise awareness
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