Waste

Greener Targets

We can save energy and stop so much waste going to landfill by reducing, reusing and recycling. The University is committed to cutting waste and set an ambitious recycling rate target of 40% by 2011-12, with your help we have hit that target already. In 2009/2010 we hit a recycling rate of 41%, we want to do more and with your help we can.

What the University is doing

Currently recycling 41% of the waste we generate
Diverting over 1,000 tonnes of materials from landfill
Operating lots of recycling points across our campuses
Introduced recycling facilities for food waste in all main catering areas
Working with contractors to reduce waste during construction projects
Reusing spare furniture
Recycling all IT equipment through our IT supplier

What you can do

Use the numerous recycling points throughout the campus - if you think we need more tell us
As well as the usual paper, glass and plastic, you can also recycle old mobile phones, clothes, CDs and ink cartridges at numerous locations across our campuses. See map for details www.nottingham.ac.uk/estate/environment/recyclingmap.html
Photocopy and print on both sides of the paper
Think about whether you really need to print something
Use mugs instead of disposable cups
Before buying a replacement item, see if it’s cheaper to repair
Reuse envelopes for internal mail
Use rechargeable batteries and refillable ink cartridges.

Do your bit at home

The University of Nottingham

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Nottingham, NG7 2RD

telephone: +44 (0) 115 951 5151
fax: +44 (0) 115 951 3666
email: enquiries@nottingham.ac.uk