Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 52.56
Liaison Juanita Van Norman
Submission Date May 21, 2015
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.0

University of Manitoba
OP-22: Waste Minimization

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 3.14 / 5.00 Ophelia Morris
Manager
Caretaking Services
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Waste generated::
Performance Year Baseline Year
Materials recycled 406.50 Tons 420.75 Tons
Materials composted 34 Tons 220 Tons
Materials reused, donated or re-sold 50 Tons 0 Tons
Materials disposed in a solid waste landfill or incinerator 1,491 Tons 1,516 Tons

Figures needed to determine "Weighted Campus Users”::
Performance Year Baseline Year
Number of residential students 1,314 1,290
Number of residential employees 0 0
Number of in-patient hospital beds 0 0
Full-time equivalent enrollment 28,336 25,384
Full-time equivalent of employees 4,812 4,430
Full-time equivalent of distance education students 1,309 1,226

Start and end dates of the performance year and baseline year (or three-year periods):
Start Date End Date
Performance Year April 1, 2012 March 31, 2013
Baseline Year April 1, 2008 March 31, 2009

A brief description of when and why the waste generation baseline was adopted:

2008/09 was the earliest year for which comprehensive data was available.


A brief description of any (non-food) waste audits employed by the institution:

Regular audits (typically 24-hour, building level) are used to assess system performance.


A brief description of any institutional procurement policies designed to prevent waste:
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A brief description of any surplus department or formal office supplies exchange program that facilitates reuse of materials:

The Waste Prevention Re-Shop is open all year long on campus! The Re-Shop is open for students, staff and faculty from both Fort Garry and Bannatyne campuses to browse through the inventory and take away what you can use. A variety of file cabinets, desks and tables are always in stock at the Re-shop. Drop by and see what might be suitable for your office or living space or your Charity's needs. On occasion we also stock bookcases, magazine racks, room dividers and an assortment of other office furnishings. At the Re-shop, the re-use possibilities are endless!


A brief description of the institution's efforts to make materials available online by default rather than printing them:

Desire2Learn is the University's learning management system, allowing online posting of course materials. Such technology supports the University community as it creates, preserves and communicates knowledge that contributes to the cultural, social and economic well-being of the people of Manitoba, Canada and the world. The Centre for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning, The Division of Extended Education, Information Services & Technology, and Desire2Learn, Inc. have committed to continuing their strong partnership to advance the University of Manitoba’s mission and to support your efforts to enhance teaching and learning. For example, the recent integrations of ePortfolios and Insights in the learning management platform will further position the University of Manitoba as a leader in higher education.

"On Manitoba" alumni magazine is available in digital format (and by digital subscription).


A brief description of any limits on paper and ink consumption employed by the institution:
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A brief description of any programs employed by the institution to reduce residence hall move-in/move-out waste:

Move-out collection of reusables is undertaken and materials are stored for summer. During move-in, a free market is held to offer materials to incoming students and the community.
http://umanitoba.ca/news/blogs/blog/2013/09/06/a-really-free-market-really/


A brief description of any other (non-food) waste minimization strategies employed by the institution:

Wide range of recycling programs.
Promotion of reusable mugs through Lug-a-Mug campaign.
Water bottle refilling stations in various locations on campus.

A Waste Prevention Office delivers overall coordination of waste minimization programs.


A brief description of any food waste audits employed by the institution:
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A brief description of any programs and/or practices to track and reduce pre-consumer food waste in the form of kitchen food waste, prep waste and spoilage:

UM Dining Services has a training and tracking program for staff that actively measures and promotes minimization of pre-consumer food waste.


A brief description of programs and/or practices to track and reduce post-consumer food waste:
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A brief description of the institution's provision of reusable and/or third party certified compostable to-go containers for to-go food and beverage items (in conjunction with a composting program):
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A brief description of the institution's provision of reusable service ware for “dine in” meals and reusable and/or third party certified compostable service ware for to-go meals (in conjunction with a composting program):
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A brief description of any discounts offered to customers who use reusable containers (e.g. mugs) instead of disposable or compostable containers in to-go food service operations:

Lug-a-Mug program (25 cent discount on hot beverages) and Tiffin reusable take-out container program (St. John's College and other partners).


A brief description of other dining services waste minimization programs and initiatives:

UMSU Degrees buys food from student garden reducing packaging requirements.
UM Dining Services has a comprehensive pre-consumer waste management program.


The website URL where information about the institution’s waste minimization initiatives is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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