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 Recycling and Waste Minimisation

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Environmental
Objectives & Targets (pdf)
Green Office Program
Unigreen




The University of Queensland has reduced recyclables going to landfill by 47% (2002-2007). Our aim is zero recyclables going to landfill.

View waste audit graphs 2002 - 2008 (pdf).

Current recycling strategies to further reduce waste going to landfill from UQ are:

Paper (pdf)
Cardboard and Polystyrene (pdf)
Mobile Phones (pdf)
Computers and associated equipment (pdf)
Toner and Ink Jet Printer Cartridges (pdf)
Plastics, glass, and aluminium cans (pdf)
For assistance with recycling at UQ email recycle@pf.uq.edu.au

What you can do

Recycle all paper - there is still 20% of paper in general waste.
Obtain more recycling boxes and bins to ensure they are readily available and placed in the most strategic areas.
Reuse paper - use it for note paper and drafts.
Print out and place recycling posters in strategic places in your office or work area.