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OWRR Spring Waste Audits John Moran, Student Intern The Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Purpose of Waste Audit Determine the problem to create the appropriate solution Specific

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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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 Determine the problem to create the appropriate solution  Specific vs. general waste management  Education and

  • utreach

Purpose of Waste Audit

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University Buildings and Events

Dean Smith Center: UNC vs. FSU Mary Ellen Jones Lab Building Morrison Residence Hall

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Where to target? What is your sample size? When do you perform the audit? What is your set up and procedure?

How to Perform the Audit

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How to Perform the Audit

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Data Analysis

Microsoft Excel: Pivot Tables

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Student Involvement

 Motivation  Weather  Inconsistent attendance  sample size

Residence Hall

 Privacy issues  Location of audit  Student vs. Housekeeping disposal

Challenges

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 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 5th

Mary Ellen Jones Building

28% 26% 46%

Total Waste (49.8 lbs)

Recyclables Compostables Trash

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Mary Ellen Jones: Recycling

5% 23% 49% 23%

Recyclables (13.8 lbs)

Bottles and Cans Lab Plastics Mixed Paper Other Reyclables

28% 26% 46%

Total Waste (49.8 lbs)

Recyclables Compostables Trash

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Mary Ellen Jones: Trash

28% 26% 46% Total Waste (49.8 lbs)

Recyclables Compostables Trash

22% 2% 41% 35%

Trash (23.2 lbs)

Potential Recyclables: Plastic Film and Nitrile Gloves Non-Recyclable Plastics Lab Wear True Trash and Styrofoam

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Mary Ellen Jones: Waste Reduction

28% 72%

Potential Waste Reduction with Current Waste Management Practices

Recyclables Waste

65% 35%

Potential Waste Reduction with Existing Waste Management Practices

Recycling and Compost Waste *Takes into account compostables and assumes all plastics are recyclable.

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 South Campus dorm  Home to 860 residents  10 floors  Students provided with personal recycling bin  Audit Conducted: Tuesday, March 26th

Morrison Residence Hall

47% 25% 28%

Total Waste (12 lbs)

Recyclables Trash Compostables

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Morrison: Recycling

47% 25% 28%

Total Waste (12 lbs)

Recyclables Trash

13% 9% 46% 18% 14%

Recyclables (5.6 lbs)

Bottles and Cans Recyclable Plastics Mixed Paper Glass Asceptic Containers

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Morrison: Trash

47% 25% 28%

Total Waste (12 lbs)

Recyclables Trash Compostables

20% 60% 20%

Trash (3lbs)

Non-Recyclable Plastics True Trash Plastic Film (bags)

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Morrison: Waste Reduction

47% 53%

Potential Waste Reduction with Current Waste Management Practices Recyclables Waste

85% 15%

Potential Waste Reduction with Existing Waste Management Practices

Recycling and Compost Waste

*Takes into account compostables and

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Dean Smith Center

17% 34% 49%

Total Waste (73.5 lbs)

Trash Recycling Compost

 Can seat over 20,000 fans  Waste collected from concourse and catering  Audit Conducted: Tuesday, March 11th

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Dean Smith Center: Recycling

17% 34% 49%

Total Waste (73.5 lbs)

Trash Recycling Compost

42% 2% 47% 9%

Recyclables (25.2 lbs)

Bottles and Cans Mixed Paper and Cardboard Glass Other Recyclables

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Dean Smith Center: Trash

17% 34% 49% Total Waste (73.5 lbs)

Trash Recycling Compost

49% 42% 9%

Trash (12.7 lbs)

Non-Recyclable Plastics True Trash and Styrofoam Potential Recyclables: Plastic Film

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Dean Smith Center: Waste Reduction

34% 66%

Potential Waste Reduction with Current Waste Management Practices

Recyclables Waste

93% 7%

Potential Waste Reduction with Existing Waste Management Practices

Recycling and Compost Waste

*Takes into account compostables and assumes all plastics are recyclable.

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  • 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

Special Thanks!

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