Team Edward
“To improve waste management processes and recycling behavior””
323 pounds of paper waste in the EMU each day
Portland to Chicago – 11.7 million feet – 1 year Paper Towels
17 trees 7000 Gallons of Water 460 Gallons of Oil
Inefficient recycling processesPoor recycling behaviorLow diversion ratesOpportunity to increase recyclingOpportunity to decrease paper waste
Directly impacts the behavior and diversion rate
Eliminates Paper Increases Hygiene More convenient Reduces Long-Term Costs Benefits
$95,000$70,000 Total Cost $165,000
Pledge to make a change University of Oregon must be the drivers of sustainability