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A Waste and Resources Management
Strategy for the Tremough Campus
Version 1
Approved by Falmouth Exeter Plus Senior Executive Team (December 2012)
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Table of Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 4
Overview of the Universities and their structure ............................................................. 4
Future Challenges - A growing campus ............................................................................... 5
The Waste and Resource Management Strategy ................................................................. 5
Developing the Strategy ............................................................................................................ 6
The Case for Change ................................................................................................................... 6
Impact of Waste Generation ................................................................................................ 6
The environmental impact of water use .......................................................................... 6
Waste and Water Management in the Higher Education (HE) Sector ..................... 7
Our Policy and Strategic Commitments ................................................................................... 8
Reputation and Image ................................................................................................................ 9
Waste Management at University Campus Tremough ..................................................... 10
Compliance with Legislation and national policy ............................................................ 10
Legal Compliance ................................................................................................................... 10
Construction, Demolition and Excavation (CD&E) Waste ....................................... 11
Responsibility for ensuring compliance with legislation .......................................... 11
The Waste Contract ................................................................................................................... 11
Overview of waste operations ............................................................................................... 12
Waste streams ............................................................................................................................. 14
Composition of Recycled Waste ........................................................................................ 16
Waste Composition ................................................................................................................ 16
Performance Review ...................................................................................................................... 17
An analysis of waste and recycling data ........................................................................... 17
Total Waste ................................................................................................................................... 18
Strategic Aims and Guiding Principles ................................................................................... 19
Sustainable Waste Management/The Waste Hierarchy ............................................... 19
Cost of Waste Management ................................................................................................... 19
Objectives and Targets ................................................................................................................ 20
Objectives...................................................................................................................................... 20
Targets ........................................................................................................................................... 20
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Water Usage and Costs Analysis .............................................................................................. 21
Water consumption at the Tremough Campus ............................................................... 21
Water and Sewerage Costs .................................................................................................... 21
Opportunities to reduce water usage ..................................................................................... 22
Water Reduction Targets ......................................................................................................... 22
Establishing the Baseline Year .......................................................................................... 22
Targets ....................................................................................................................................... 23
Data Collection and Monitoring ............................................................................................. 24
Case Study – Waste2Water.................................................................................................... 24
The Waste and Resource Action Plan ..................................................................................... 26
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Introduction Waste and recycling is one of the most visible areas in the sustainability agenda. Good
waste and recycling management, including infrastructure provision and awareness
raising/promotional activities, demonstrates a commitment towards a continual
improvement in environmental performance to staff, students and visitors and offers an
opportunity for people to help make a difference, and get involved in sustainability
issues and activities.
The costs of water and waste usage/disposal are significant; on the Tremough Campus
we spent around £113,000 on waste disposal and £322,000 on water consumption and
sewerage over the 2010/11 academic year. The implementation of a sustainable waste
and resource management strategy offers an opportunity to cut costs through effective
resource management.
This Strategy and Action Plan provides a five year vision (2012/13 to 2017/18) for the
sustainable management of water and waste, which will allow Falmouth Exeter Plus, and
its clients (Falmouth University and University of Exeter, Cornwall Campus) to manage
resources more efficiently, prevent and minimise waste, increase recycling and
participation and provide opportunities for students to use the campus as a living
studio/living laboratory, thus enhancing their employability.
This Waste and Resources Strategy covers all aspects of waste, recycling and water
management.
Overview of the Universities and their structure
The Tremough Campus, Penryn is jointly owned, occupied and managed by Falmouth
University (Falmouth) and the University of Exeter (UoE). From their bases at the
Tremough Campus, both institutions have a leading role in creating world-class,
multidisciplinary centres of excellence, supporting enterprise and innovation in business
and increasing access to higher education in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly.
Falmouth University is located on two different campuses within Cornwall; Woodlane
Campus in Falmouth, and the Tremough Campus in Penryn.
University of Exeter Cornwall Campus (UoE CC) has been based at Tremough since
2004. All UoE Departments in Cornwall are constitutionally parts of Colleges which are
also represented at their Exeter Campuses. Both universities are committed towards
improving their environmental sustainability performance.
Falmouth Exeter Plus is a partnership between Falmouth University and the University of
Exeter. Falmouth Exeter Plus delivers the high standard of shared services and facilities
that help the University of Exeter and Falmouth University achieve their global ambitions
and provide students with a life-changing university experience. It provides a
comprehensive range of services and resources to support 21st century university
learning and life. These include IT and audio visual services, library and information
services, dyslexia support, academic skills support, reprographics, capital development,
facilities management, infrastructure planning, carbon management, sustainability
monitoring, timetabling, reception, counselling, student living support, nursery,
accessibility support, chaplaincy, student accommodation, sports and recreation
facilities, catering and hospitality services, retail outlets, and conference and events
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management. At the Tremough Campus many facilities are shared by the two
institutions, including waste and resource management.
Future Challenges - A growing campus
The Tremough Campus has seen rapid expansion over recent years. At the beginning of
the 2012/13 academic year three new academic buildings were opened (providing an
additional 7213 m2 of Gross Internal Area, (GIA), the old Tremough Farmhouse is also
being refurbished providing office space for up to 70 UoE Academic Staff and a new
accommodation block providing bed spaces for up to 250 students has also recently been
completed. There are plans to increase the number and quality of outdoor communal
areas across the campus, including new barbeque areas for the residences, and the
Heart (the focal point for the campus which is currently at design stage). Recycling and
waste infrastructure needs to be considered as an integral part of the design of these
areas, not only to ensure opportunities to recycle are maximized but also to help ensure
vermin and littering issues are avoided.
Falmouth and UoE CC have seen a significant increase in FTE (Full Time Equivalent) staff
and student numbers in recent years. Continued expansion of the campus is expected
up until at least 2020. Such rapid expansion in both operation, and number of campus
users will have a significant impact on water consumption, resource use and waste.
Despite this anticipated growth we can take actions to minimise any negative impacts
through good design and building fit out e.g. water saving sanitary goods, better
recycling spaces and infrastructure, along with behavioural change initiatives such as
„bin the bin‟ offices. All new buildings on campus have since 2010 with the opening of
the Performance Centre, been built and designed to at least BREEAM Excellent, which
means that opportunities to reduce water consumption through rainwater harvesting
and/or water efficient white goods are maximised.
The Waste and Resource Management Strategy
This Strategy provides a five year plan for the sustainable management of waste and
resources (including recycling), which will allow us to:
Manage our resources more effectively
Prevent and minimise waste
Increase participation in recycling and re-use initiatives
This will provide the following benefits to Falmouth and UoE CC:
Legislative compliance
Improvements to reputation and image
Implementation of internal policy and strategic commitments
Cost minimisation and revenue enhancement
Mitigation of CSR and environmental risks
Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions
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Developing the Strategy This strategy has been developed by a Waste Strategy Task and Finish Group.
Membership was comprised of representatives across Falmouth and UoE CC and its
service provider Falmouth Exeter Plus.
The draft Strategy was presented to the Falmouth Exeter Plus Environmental
Sustainability Working Group in September 2012, and was approved by Falmouth Exeter
Plus‟ Senior Executive Team in December 2012.
The Case for Change
Impact of Waste Generation
In 2008 total waste generation in the UK was estimated at 288.6 million tonnes1. Of this
48% was deposited onto or into the land. Despite recent improvements in waste
reduction/recycling rates, the UK per capita municipal waste generated was equivalent to
562kg per person in 2009, 3% higher than the EU average.2
Waste has a huge negative impact on the natural environment:
The waste management sector is a major contributor of greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions in the UK, accounting for 3.2% of the UK‟s total estimated GHG
emissions in 2009. Biodegradable waste disposed of in landfill produces methane
which has a global warming potential 21 times greater than CO2. Current rates of
recycling of paper, glass, plastics, aluminium and steel are estimated to save
more than 18 million tonnes of carbon dioxide a year through avoided primary
material production.
Harmful chemicals and greenhouse gasses are released from rubbish in landfill
sites. Recycling helps to reduce the pollution caused by waste.
Habitat destruction and global warming are some the effects caused by
deforestation. Recycling reduces the need for raw materials so that the
rainforests can be preserved.
Huge amounts of energy are used when making products from raw materials.
Recycling requires much less energy and therefore helps to preserve natural resources.
Reducing waste is important for our communities too:
No space for waste. Our landfill sites are filling up fast; almost all landfills in the
UK are already full.
Reduce financial expenditure in the economy. Making products from raw materials
costs much more than if they were made from recycled products.
Preserve natural resources for future generations. Recycling reduces the need for
raw materials; it also uses less energy, therefore preserving natural resources for the future
The environmental impact of water use
The importance of water conservation is growing as climate change and population
factors simultaneously increase water demand and reduce availability. In addition,
1Waste Data Overview (Defra, 2011) available at www.defra.gov.uk/statistics/files/20110616-waste-data-
overview.pdf 2 Measuring Scope 3 Carbon Emission, Waste and Water, A guide to good practice (HEFCE, 2012)
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purification processes involved in providing a clean water supply generate greenhouse
gas emissions, contributing towards climate change.
Although water use is essential in all businesses and organisations; by wasting water a
business can contribute to water scarcity locally, nationally and even globally. Water
scarcity has knock on effects not just for drinking water supplies. Food production can be
affected, while landscapes can be altered and degrade without sufficient water.
Extracting too much water from underground reserves can also be damaging. Water
tables can fall to levels where they are not recovered with rainfall. As a major water
user in the area, UoE CC and Falmouth have a responsibility to minimise its use.
In the UK systems are in place to remove harmful toxins from water before it is returned
to the drinking water supply. However, both the pumping and cleaning of water requires
energy. As the majority of energy used in water sanitation comes from fossil fuels, these
resources are also depleted, while additional greenhouse gases are emitted which further
contributes to climate change. The water industry is the fourth most energy intensive
sector in the UK (Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology). In 2008/9 the
UK water industry used 8,650GWh of energy (Water UK Sustainability Indicators,
2008-9) the equivalent of running 5.5 million TVs non-stop for a year.
Waste and Water Management in the Higher Education (HE)
Sector The HE Sector has the opportunity to lead by example by demonstrating and publicising
good environmental sustainability practices.
HEI‟s vary in the amount and type of waste they produce due to the diversity of the
sector in terms of physical attributes and focus. Institutions produce a mix of municipal
waste from halls of residence and commercial waste from the non-residential buildings.
HEI‟s also produce hazardous waste, clinical waste, and waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE).
The importance of waste management within the HE sector has increased significantly.
This is due to increased legislation for waste as a whole and the inclusion of waste
related information within HE sector benchmarking tools including the Estate
Management Statistics (EMS). For carbon reporting purposes emissions resulting from
waste and recycling activities are classified under scope 3 (an optional reporting
category for indirect carbon emissions which are a consequence of the HEI‟s activities
but occur from sources not owned or controlled by the organisation).
Most HEI‟s have good data on water and wastewater, which is reported on through the
EMS. Carbon emissions from water use are associated with the energy used in supplying
water and from wastewater treatment processes. These emissions are classified under
scope 3 emissions for carbon reporting purposes because they occur in the utility
organizations that supply water to institutions or treat the wastewater they discard.
HEFCE currently only require institutions to set a CO2e reduction target for scope one
and two emissions. Similarly the carbon emissions legislation to which the campus is
subject (the Carbon Reduction Commitment Energy Efficiency Scheme) currently only
regulates scope one and two emissions. However, HEFCE encourages institutions to
measure a baseline for scope three emissions and in the longer term they will expect
these to be included within our Carbon Management Plan along with reduction targets.
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Our Policy and Strategic Commitments
Tremough and Woodlane Sustainability Policy (2007):
This policy sets out UoE CC‟s and Falmouth‟s commitment towards maintaining and
developing the Tremough Campus in a sustainable manner ensuring effective protection
of the environment and prudent use of natural resources.
The Falmouth Exeter Plus Environmental Sustainability
Action Plan (2012 – 15): Recognises that, taken together, small scale individual actions can have a large impact
upon a whole range of environmental, social and economic issues. The environmental
sustainability action plan helps ensure that environmental sustainability considerations
and actions are developed in a holistic manner and that there are clear reporting
mechanisms for wider environmental sustainability management on campus. The
document sets out a clear plan for progressing actions (which includes the production of
this waste and resources action plan) along with a means to allow regular reporting on
progress.
The plan divides the greening of the campus into 12 subgroups; environmental
management systems, energy, water and carbon management, procurement, travel and
car-parking, biodiversity, waste and recycling, communications, reprographics,
information technology, place-making, food/events management and links to the
curriculum.
The Falmouth Exeter Plus Waste and Recycling Policy
(October 2011): “The Tremough Campus (incorporating The University of Exeter (Cornwall Campus) and
Falmouth University) is committed to sustainable waste management through reducing
our consumption of materials and the unnecessary use of raw materials. In accordance
with the „reduce, re-use, recycle‟ waste hierarchy; we will, where possible, prioritise the
re-use of materials, and then encourage and enable recycling, composting and/or energy
recovery”.
The policy sets out a commitment to reduce landfill waste in accordance with the waste
hierarchy. Falmouth Exeter Plus recognises the local and global environmental impact of
use and disposal of resources and is committed towards reducing this impact through
the continued improvement of recycling and waste management practices, good
procurement practice and the promotion of sustainable behaviour amongst members of
the campus community.
The policy made a commitment to develop a waste strategy for Tremough.
UoE CC and Falmouth Carbon Management Plan (March
2011) The Falmouth and UoE CC Carbon Management Plan (CMP) recognises that we have a
responsibility to ensure financially sound, environmentally and socially responsible
operational practices in all our activities. Our low carbon vision is “to be known as HEI‟s
that proactively manage and minimise their carbon dioxide emissions”.
The CMP contains demanding carbon reduction targets for the institutions:
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Institution Target
Falmouth Reduce CO2 emissions
per m2 of floor area by
45% by 2020
compared to 2005/6
baseline
UoE CC Reduce CO2 emissions
per m2 of floor area by
28% by 2020
compared to 2005/6
baseline
Included within the targets are all scope 1 and 2 emissions as well as some scope 3
emissions (waste and water). Tonnages of waste collected and sent to landfill are
converted to CO2e (tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent). To date the approach for
calculating waste emissions has been extremely basic and has not included carbon
conversion factors for different recyclates nor the amount of CO2e diverted from landfill.
Exeter University are currently in the process of reviewing their carbon reduction targets.
In the interim Falmouth Exeter Plus are intending to apply the Falmouth target for the
whole of Tremough Campus. It should be noted that our carbon targets are not based
on absolute emissions due to the continued planned growth of the campus since the
2005/06 baseline.
A Carbon Management Plan Review exercise is currently being undertaken, as part of
this it is intended to follow HEFCE guidance (Measuring Scope 3 Carbon Emissions –
Water and Waste – A Guide to Good Practice) and apply a more detailed and robust
approach to calculate carbon emissions from waste and water.
Reputation and Image
Good resource management, including waste minimisation and the provision of high-
quality recycling facilities, are often the most visual demonstration that sustainability
projects are being implemented, and that an organisation is serious about improving its
sustainability performance.
Providing a good waste management infrastructure and promotional/awareness raising
information and activities demonstrates our commitment to all campus users and offers
an opportunity for people to easily get involved in environmental initiatives.
Our customers, clients, funding bodies, local authority and lenders all require information
on our achievements in environmental improvement, including our waste and recycling
initiatives. For example we are required to report progress annually on behalf of
Falmouth and UoE CC to HEFCE (Estate Management Statistics) and the People and
Planet Green League (Falmouth only).
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Waste Management at University Campus Tremough
The management of waste at the Tremough Campus is the responsibility of the Estates
and Development Directorate. The Estates Team currently manage waste from all areas
on campus (with the exception of hazardous waste generated through academic
departments). Waste management of the residences is a shared responsibility between
the Residential staff and the Estates Team. Waste generated through construction /
refurbishment projects is the responsibility of the Development Team. All these waste
streams are covered by this strategy.
Within the Estates Team; The Caretaker Manager is responsible for the day to day
management of all waste and recycling operations on campus and the Carbon and
Sustainability Manager is responsible for promoting sustainable waste practices and
providing advice and guidance to ensure we comply with existing and new environmental
legislation.
Compliance with Legislation and national policy
Legal Compliance
A core component of this Strategy relates to ensuring that the institutions' waste
management practices meet all the relevant requirements. There are a number of
pieces of legislation that we must comply with:
Environmental Protection Act (1990)
Environment Act (1995)
Environmental Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations (1999)
Landfill Regulations (2002)
Hazardous Waste Regulations (2005)
List of Waste Regulations (2005)
Animal By-Products Regulations (2005)
Control of Asbestos Regulations (2006)
Waste, Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations 2006
Environmental Permitting Regulations (2007)
Site Waste Management Plan Regulations (2008)
Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations (2009)
The institutions have a legal obligation, a duty of care, to be able to demonstrate that we
know exactly how our waste is being managed.
The Environment Agency tracks the movement of all non-hazardous waste through
waste transfer notes and hazardous waste through waste consignment notes. All waste
materials require the completion of a waste transfer/consignment note to ensure the
waste is managed responsibly from where it is produced to the authorised recovery or
disposal facility. Waste transfer notes must contain:
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The contact details of the waste producer
A description of the waste including its EWC code and how it is packaged and
contained
The quantity, volume or weight of the waste
The date of the transfer and signatures of the producers and receivers of the
waste
Our legal obligations for managing both non-hazardous and hazardous waste are to:
Keep waste transfer notes on file for two years, and waste consignment notes for
three years
Keep copies of the Waste Carriers Certificate of the contractors moving waste
from site
Keep copies of the Environmental Permits of the waste facilities accepting the
waste
Ensure wastes are correctly identified and labelled
Ensure the wastes are stored appropriately prior to collection and disposal and
that the storage locations are secure, contained and appropriately labelled.
Construction, Demolition and Excavation (CD&E) Waste
Disposal of this waste is in most cases likely to be the construction contractor‟s
responsibility. However CD&E waste arising from construction and demolition represents
a large proportion of the total waste arising in HEI‟s and is reported annually as part of
our Estate‟s Management Statistic returns. Under the Site Waste Management Plan
Regulations 2008, construction contractors are required to report the waste arising on
projects over 300K in a Site Waste Management Plan (SWMP). For small works projects
with a value of less than 300K, HEI‟s should include a contract requirement that relates
to the contractor submitting waste data.
Responsibility for ensuring compliance with legislation
Estates and Development are responsible for ensuring all operations on Tremough
Campus comply with environmental legislation and that appropriate facilities and
procedures are in place. However, all hazardous waste (including radioactive waste)
producers must take responsibility for the waste they dispose of, and must follow the
procedures set in place by the Estates Department.
The Waste Contract In April 2007 the University of Exeter (Tremough Campus) and Falmouth University
entered into a total waste, recycling and re-use management solution contract with Cory
Environmental. This contract runs until end of March 2014. The renewal of our waste
management contract will provide us with an opportunity to embed better reporting and
measuring procedures on waste and recycling data into the contractual arrangements.
Cory Environmental operate a recycling facility for paper, cans, plastic, cardboard and
textiles within 9 miles of the campus. They have recently completed construction for a
recycling and residual waste transfer station. This new facility includes a clean Materials
Recycling Facility which will allow for the collection of mixed dry recyclables (paper,
cardboard, cans and plastic bottles).
Cory co-ordinate the collection and disposal the remainder of our waste arisings (apart
from garden waste which is composted on site) using specialised local contractors.
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Currently all waste not recycled is sent to landfill. However this situation is expected to
change in the medium term; Cory have also committed to build an Energy to Waste
facility which is expected to be operational by late 2013. This will have a positive impact
on our waste targets and our carbon management plan Scope 3 emissions as this would
mean that very little of our waste would end up in landfill.
Overview of waste operations
Day to day waste operation is coordinated through our Estates Operations Team. The
Caretaker Manager is responsible for overseeing the identification, separation and
collection of recyclables for academic facilities. In the student residences;
accommodation staff and residential students work together to maximise recycling
opportunities. We have two dedicated cleaner/recycling personnel who are responsible
for ensuring all recycling bins are emptied on a regular basis. Larger bulkier items left
for recycling are collected by our portering team.
Internally most administrative offices have individual paper recycling collection bins and
main buildings/specialist activities have dedicated areas for collecting general &
confidential waste, paper, cardboard, batteries and plastic cups. Waste stream specific
(plastics, glass, clinical, cans, cardboard & general) wheelie type bins are located in
areas externally around the perimeter of the buildings. A campus walk-about identified
that these bins are not always in the most convenient or visible areas, and this is likely
to be having a negative impact on our recycling rates.
Each wheelie bin is clearly labelled, with the relevant waste stream identified and
areas/wheelie bins for non-recyclable waste are also labelled, however there is no real
consistency around the campus with types of waste/recycling collected in all areas, and
the colours of bins themselves. A walk around the campus checking the contents of
waste and recycling bins/wheelie bins, showed that in many areas people are incorrectly
using the infrastructure and that there is a great deal of contamination in recycling bins,
and often labelled recycling bins are being used as general waste bins.
As from September 2012 Cory will be able to collect mixed dry recyclables, this will
provide us with a significant opportunity to streamline our waste and recycling collection
bins and restructure our waste and recycling operations. In the first instance this facility
will only be available for the academic areas, not the residences. We would still need to
provide separate glass collection bins as this material does not form part of their mixed
dry recyclable stream.
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Residential students are provided with recycling sacks to segregate plastics and cans,
and paper/card from general waste. Accommodation staff collate all recycled waste sacks
ready for collection. Residential students are responsible for transferring all general
(non-recyclable waste from their flats into large wheelie bins located in dedicated waste
compounds around the perimeter of the accommodation blocks). Students are also
provided with a box for glass which, for health and safety reasons, is not collected by
staff but must be taken down to the large glass carousels by students. Cory have stated
that contamination of recyclables is an issue in the residencies, and for this reason will
only be able to collect mixed dry recyclables for the academic areas. Education and
awareness activities on waste issues and how to recycle will help to reduce
contamination issues in future, and it is hoped that at some stage, a mixed recyclates
collection will be possible for the residences as well as the academic areas.
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General waste and recyclables are collected twice per week. During term time a daily
collection service is provided for general waste at the student residences.
Storage of waste and recyclates is an issue on the campus, particularly around the
residential areas. Sacks of collected recyclates are often piled up awaiting collection
causing aesthetic, obstruction and odour issues. In the long term the development of a
centralised waste and recycling storage facility along with the purchase of compactors to
reduce the waste and recycling volume will resolve these issues, and will also have the
added benefit of reducing transport related carbon emissions due to the reduced
number of waste vehicles needing to come on to the campus.
In the short term a solution has been agreed with Cory Environmental that we create
four well signed recycling collection points around the residencies. On collection days,
caretakers will take recycling sacks from the flats and place them in these designated
areas before 2pm. All Cory collections of residential recycling will be after 2pm.
Collection facilities vary across the campus and often general waste bins are not located
near recycling facilities. Recycling facilities should always be provided alongside general
waste receptacles.
Waste streams
The Campus generates over 20 different waste streams. We rely on the experience of
Cory Environmental to ensure we employ the most appropriate and sustainable method
of disposal.
The Table below illustrates the types of waste generated on the Campus, the current
disposal route and, where applicable, the final useful end product:
Waste stream Current
disposal
route
Useful product
Batteries
Recycled Sent to Leeds
http://www.batteryback.org/battery-
recycling.html
Books
Recycled Sorted into hardback or paperback and
sent for pulping in Deeside. Re-used in
the printing industry, cardboard
packaging.
Cans
Recycled Separated into aluminium or steel.
Aluminium is smelted and re-used
mainly as cans/foil. Steel is smelted
and re-used in manufacturing anything
from cars to household cutlery.
Card & card board
Recycled Baled in Truro and then sent to Wales,
reprocessed into cardboard packaging.
Catering oil
Recycled Not collected by Cory but usually
processed for bio diesel.
Chemicals Re-use,
Incineration,
Managed by specialist waste chemical
company. Destination depends on
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Specialist Landfill nature of chemical.
Clinical & Sanitary Waste
Landfill, incineration dependent on
either high or low risk.
Confidential Waste
(paper)
Recycled Shredded in Truro and mixed with
newspaper/ pamphlets. Sent to Kent
(Aylesford newsprint) re-used in the
newspaper industry.
Contaminated Recyclates Landfilled
N/A
Green gardening waste Composted/Re-
used
Either composted or wood chipped for
re-use use on the estate
Fluorescent lamps
Recycled Sent to Birmingham re-processed, the
metals, glass etc are then recycled.
Furniture
Reused Re-used internally, resold or donated to
community groups/charity
General Waste
Landfill N/A
Glass
Recycled A small quantity is used in Cornwall for
road surfacing the remainder goes by
ship to Portugal (Falmouth docks) and
reprocessed into glass products,
white/yellow road line paint.
IT Equipment
Recycled Sent to Sims Metals, North Wales for
processing.
Metals
Recycled Sent to Sims Metals, North Wales for
processing.
Oil (non edible)
Recycled Not collected by Cory but usually
collected and reprocessed.
Paper
Recycled Sent to Kent (Aylesford newsprint),
processed and re-used in the
newspaper industry.
Plastic
Recycled Sent to Devon, sorted into various
grades, shredded and re-used in the
manufacture of plastics and waterproof
clothing.
Textiles
Recycled Sent to Devon, re-processed into
industrial rags or sent to 3rd world
Countries and re-used for clothing.
Toner and Cartridge
Recycled Sent to Milton Keynes, cleaned,
repaired and refilled and then re-sold.
Waste Electrical
Equipment
Recycled Sent to Sims Metals, North Wales for
processing.
There are other waste streams generated on campus that could have a value or be re-
used, for example we have been investigating ways in which to prevent the sawdust
from the art and design workshops going to landfill, this has proven difficult to date
because it contains MDF dust which means the sawdust cannot be used for animal
bedding. Alternatively we could consider avoiding the use of MDF altogether thereby
allowing sawdust waste to be re-used.
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Composition of Recycled Waste
The above pie chart shows the percentage by weight of the main types of waste
collected and recycled on our behalf by Cory during the 2010/11 Academic Year.
The graph does not account for all waste diverted from landfill at Tremough Campus for
example it does not include green waste composted, cooking oil, etc., nor materials
collected and reused e.g. books, furniture, fabrics, old computers.
We will need in future to collate data on the total amounts of hazardous/clinical waste
produced and managed by various academic departments based on the Campus. Whilst
the disposal of these wastes and duty of care is the responsibility of these individual
departments, it is important that there is a central data point.
Waste Composition
Developing better and more accurate waste data will improve the accuracy of an
institution‟s carbon emissions, improve awareness of waste issues, and, potentially,
improve on-site waste management and recycling rates. Collating a detailed waste
stream analysis also helps an organisation understand what waste it generates and
identify areas where simple changes could make big impacts on costs and environmental
efficiency.
Cardboard 7.28%
Card 17.17%
Paper 12.84%
Plastic/Tins 22.98%
Glass 33.23%
WEEE 3.76%
Metal 1.74%
Batteries 0.46%
Cartridges 0.06%
Fluorescent Tubes 0.17%
Mixed Recyclate
0.32% Other 1.01%
Composition of Waste Recycled at Tremough 2010/11
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Completing a waste audit takes time, resources and commitment. A full waste audit
requires separating different type of waste into different waste fractions and weighing
them. There could be opportunities to link waste audits into the curriculum to provide
practical experience for environmental students.
Performance Review
An analysis of waste and recycling data The calculations below have been derived from monthly returns supplied by Cory.
N.B. These are for the Tremough Campus only and do not include Woodlane Campus,
Falmouth. This data only applies to waste and recyclate collected on our behalf under
waste contract with Cory. It does not include any waste diverted from landfill which
went to re-use projects.
Tonnages of Waste Sent to Landfill (Tremough)
Academic
Year
Residential Academic Total
Tremough (Academic
and Residential)
tonnes tonnes tonnes
2009/10 110.5 74.6 185.1
2010/11 162.6 78.5 241.1
Change +47% +0.05% +30%
Tonnages of Waste Recycled (Tremough)
Academic Year Residential Academic Total
Tremough (Academic
and Residential)
tonnes tonnes tonnes
2009/10 186.1 70.7 256.8
2010/11 223.6 134.6 358.2
Change % 37.5% 63.9% 39.5%
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Total tonnes of waste sent to landfill increased by over 30% during the 2010/11
academic year compared to the previous academic year. It should be noted that the
majority of this increase was from residential waste.
Academic waste does not include food waste from the Stannary Kitchen. Until recently
this waste stream was being macerated and disposed of through our mains drainage.
This situation was not considered to be a sustainable practice; it uses a considerable
amount of water (both cost and resource issues), causes problems in our drainage
systems due to the build up of waste materials (particularly fats and oils), and leads to
increased need for water treatment for our provider, South West Water. As part of this
combined waste and water management strategy Falmouth Exeter Plus have recently
installed a Waste2Water unit for use in the Stannary kitchens (See our Case Study on
page 24).
Green/brown waste from the grounds is either composted or chipped and logged (re-
use) on Campus. We do not currently have the means to estimate how much in weight
these activities divert from landfill. A Green Cone is currently being trialled to more
sustainably dispose of staff food waste at the Peter Lanyon building. Should this be
successful, more green cones in different areas of the campus grounds will be provided.
Skips are currently ordered by individual departments on campus as the need arises,
ensuring that these activities are co-ordinated through Falmouth Exeter Plus facilities
management will help to reduce the number of skips needed on campus and also help
ensure that materials which can be recycled/re-used do not end up in landfill.
Total Waste It should be noted that conversations with staff on the ground engaged in recycling
collection/infrastructure do cast some doubt on the accuracy of the recycling and waste
data provided by the waste contractor. On site experience suggests that a recycling rate
of almost 60% is likely to be an over-estimate. This strategy will implement actions
which will help improve the accuracy and quality of waste and recycling data, however it
should be noted that because Cory are operating a mixed recycling collection service for
the academic areas weights of individual recyclates streams can only be estimated,
based on the results of audits of composition of mixed recyclables.
% of total Tremough waste collected by Cory Environmental that was recycled Academic
Year
Residential Academic Total
Tremough (Academic and
Residential)
% % %
2009/10 62.7 48.7 58.1
2010/11 57.9 63.2 59.8
Change -4.8 +14.5 +1.7
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Total waste arisings data includes academic and residences waste to landfill as well as
recycled waste. It does not include waste from large scale construction projects on
campus, where the developer has their own environmental management plan.
Campus waste volumes are affected by the number of staff working on the site and the
number of students living/studying on the site. In view of the continued planned
increase in staff and student numbers; targets for waste will need to be converted into
waste arisings and tonnage of waste recycled per head (FTE staff and student numbers
for academic waste and number of students living in the residences for residential
waste).
Strategic Aims and Guiding Principles
Sustainable Waste Management/The Waste Hierarchy The principles behind our Waste and Resource Management Strategy are based on the
waste hierarchy; „Reduce, Re-use, Recycle” which sets out the order in which waste
management measures should be prioritized based on environmental impact.
As a priority waste should be prevented and minimized. Where waste cannot be
prevented our priority must be to ensure that it is diverted from landfill and either
recycled or recovered.
Cost of Waste Management The implementation of a sustainable Waste and Resource Management Strategy and
practices offers opportunities to save financial resources. A number of waste streams
produced on campus can have a financial value if collected and segregated properly.
In the 2010/11 academic year we spent £113,000 on waste and recycling collection, this
does not include any additional costs incurred by the institutions and Falmouth Exeter
Plus for skip hire and disposal.
Total Waste (landfilled and recycled waste)
Academic Residential Total
Campus
Year Tonnes Tonnes Tonnes
2009/10 145.3 296.6 441.9
2010/11 213.1 386.2 599.4
%
change
46.7% 30.2% 35.6%
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Objectives and Targets
Objectives improve the quality of waste data
improve recycling and waste collection infrastructure on campus
reduce the total amount of waste generated each year
divert waste from landfill through re-use and recycling initiatives
consider waste as a resource and realise its value wherever possible
reduce the cost of waste disposal
encourage and influence all campus users (staff, students and visitors) to follow
the principles of sustainable waste and resource management
provide opportunities for curricular and extra-curricular activities on campus,
utilising the campus as a living studio/laboratory
Targets A suite of targets have been developed to focus activity and to provide a mechanism to
measure progress against. Our targets include specific, quantifiable and time-bound
targets to reduce impacts.
Carbon reduction targets relating specifically to waste (based on the targets contained in
this strategy) will also be developed and included in our Carbon Management Plan. We
have selected the year 2010/11 as a baseline for measuring progress rather than the
2005/06 baseline we used for measuring Scope 1 emissions in our Carbon Management
Plan. We have chosen this year because it will allow us to have a consistent baseline
year to measure all Scope 3 emissions against.
Waste and Recycling Targets 1. Improve the
quality of waste data collected by July 2013
This process is essential for accurate monitoring of progress against
the strategy. It may be necessary to adjust the baseline retrospectively to ensure consistency and that targets are achievable
Baseline
2010/11
2012/13
2013/14
2014/15
2015/16
2016/17
2. Reduce academic total waste arisings per FTE staff and student by 2% year on year
45.9kg 45.0 kg 44.1 kg 43.2 kg 42.3 kg 41.5 kg
3. Reduce residential total waste arisings per resident in student accommodation by 2% year on year
275.8kg 270.3 kg 264.9 kg 259.6kg 254.4 kg 244.3 kg
4. Increase residential recycling rates by 3% year on year
58% 61% 64% 67% 70% 73%
5. Increase academic recycling rates by 3%
year on year
63% 66% 69% 72% 75% 78%
These targets will need to be reviewed annually to ensure we continue to make good
progress in environmental performance. Our long-term aspirational target is to be
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recycling at least 85% of total waste arisings and to have reduced total waste
arisings per FTE staff and student by at least 20% by 2020.
Water Usage and Costs Analysis
Water consumption at the Tremough Campus
Water Consumption Tremough Campus 2005/06 2009/10 2010/11
Total water consumed (cubic metres) 31145 59723 73748 Academic water usage (cubic metres) 25845 28290 35414 Academic usage per Student FTE (cubic
metres)
n/a n/a 8.85
Residential water usage (cubic metres) 5300 31433 38334 No. of bedspaces N/A 1058 1400 Water Usage per bedspace (cubic metres) N/A 29.71 27.39
Gross Internal Area (GIA) Academic Buildings 22495 28315 32422
Academic water usage (cubic metres per m2 of
GIA)
1.15 1.00 1.09
For the purposes of water management and Scope 3 Carbon Emissions reporting, the
2010/11 academic year will form the baseline. There is insufficient data available to
allow the baseline to be backdated to the 2005/06 academic year which is the baseline
used to measure Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions. We have chosen this year because
this is when we installed automatic meter reading and, therefore, are the most accurate
consumption data we can collect.
Water and Sewerage Costs The total cost of water consumption and disposal during the 2010/11 academic year
amounted to £321,093 which constitutes 27% of the total utilities budget for that year
(Gas, Electricity, Oil and Water). Water bills in the South West are the highest in the
country, and costs are continuing to rise faster than the rate of inflation.
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The pie chart shows that whilst our largest utility cost by far is electricity, water
consumption and disposal forms a large percentage of our overall utilities expenditure.
Opportunities to reduce water usage New builds on campus are being built to high environmental standards (a minimum of
BREEAM Excellent), this means that all new builds will have been designed to ensure
water consumption is minimised and leak detection systems are in place. This explains
why water usage per m2 of GIA has dropped considerably since 2005/06. In order to
fully understand the potential water and cost savings that can be made across the rest of
the campus, water audits need to be undertaken on all the main academic buildings
completed and handed over before September 2010 (i.e. pre completion of the
Performance Centre). Water saving techniques could include installing zero-flush
urinals, low flush toilets, shower flow limiters, flow regulators, tap aerators, etc. Initial
preliminary investigations suggest that significant water savings could be achieved in the
residencies through retrofitting with shower flow and tap aerators. Water consumption
of white goods e.g. dishwashers, washing machines, etc., should be factored into
procurement decision making in accordance with sustainable procurement principles.
Raising awareness of the environmental and cost implications of water usage/disposal
has been integrated into the Campus Environmental Sustainability Action Plan.
Water Reduction Targets
Establishing the Baseline Year
2010/11 has been chosen as the baseline year for measuring progress against water
reduction targets and Scope 3 carbon emissions for water usage. The reasons for this
are because the residential units were not in use during the 2005/06 baseline year (the
year used as the baseline in accordance with HEFCE guidance for the reporting on Scope
1 carbon emission), and also because in 2010/11 the main meters were automated and
therefore were producing far more accurate consumption figures than was available in
previous years.
Water 27%
Electricity 51%
Gas 19%
Oil 3%
Utilities Expenditure Tremough (Academic Year 2010/11)
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Targets
HEFCE EMS reporting data for 2008/09 gives an average water usage per student FTE
(non-residential) of 6.1 m3 for English HEI‟s. In 2010/11 the average water usage per
student FTE on Tremough Campus was 8.9 m3 (a reduction of 45% is needed just in
order to achieve the 2008/09 sector average). We will report academic water usage per
FTE student to allow us to benchmark our progress against the sector average.
For monitoring purposes we will use the number of residential bed spaces to allow us to
calculate residential water consumption. This will allow us to compare our performance
with other HE institutions in the country. At the time of writing the only data available
for comparison was Exeter University in Streatham / St. Lukes in 2009/10 their water
usage per bedspace was 37.9m3 (however it should be noted that all of the residences
are modern buildings and therefore would be expected to be far more water efficient
than older residential stock). Until such time as the potential for additional water saving
opportunities in the residences are identified through audit, the suggested target is for
residential total use per bedspace is to stay at or less than the 2010/11 baseline.
Target Produce audit reports on water saving opportunities
for all the main buildings on
campus constructed before 2010.
This process is essential to allow us to refine our predictions for future water consumption savings, and budget capital
projects. In particular it will allow a meaningful target to be
set for the residential buildings.
Baseline 2010/11
2012/13
2013/14
2014/15
2015/16
2016/17
Reduce academic total water consumption per FTE student by 45% by 2020 (0.35 m3 reduction per year)
8.9m3 8.6m3 8.2m3 7.9m3 7.5m3 7.2m3
Keep residential total water per bedspace at, or below, the 2010/11 baseline
27.39m3 27.39m3 27.39m3 27.39m3 27.39m3 27.39m3
The long term aspirational target will be to reduce water consumption per FTE student
by at least 45% by 2020. Note these targets will most likely change once we have a
better understanding of the water saving opportunities available.
The Estates Department will closely monitor the management of water and waste on
site. A dedicated Waste and Recycling Working Group will be established and meet
monthly in order to ensure waste and recycling is being continually managed and
improved; the group will review recycling performance reports and identify areas for
future recycling/waste minimisation works. This group will record meeting minutes and
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actions and will report to the Environmental Sustainability Working Group on progress.
Progress on water consumption reduction projects and targets will be reported to the
Environmental Sustainability Working Group by the Carbon and Sustainability Manager
for the Tremough Campus.
Data Collection and Monitoring The Caretaker Manager will meet on a regular basis with the waste contractor to discuss
operational issues including legal compliance and collection schedules.
The following information will be collated and analysed each year to assess performance
against targets
Contractor reports summarizing weights of material received and the end disposal
route;
Bin audit reports outlining composition and contamination levels;
Reports from different areas/departments on the campus regarding the quantity
and types of waste/recyclates produced;
Water and sewerage usage for the whole campus, the main academic buildings,
and the residences.
The key actions and deliverables will be incorporated into the Falmouth Exeter Plus
Annual Environmental Sustainability Action Plan. A progress report will be prepared by
the Falmouth Exeter Plus Carbon and Sustainability Manager against the delivery of this
Waste and Resource Strategy. This will be presented to the Environmental Sustainability
Working Group quarterly.
Progress in greenhouse gas emissions reduction from water and waste/recycling
initiatives will be reported on annually as part of the Carbon Management Plan annual
report.
Case Study – Waste2Water Food waste from the Stannary Refectory was, up until recently, being macerated (which
involves chopping it up and flushing it down the drain). Maceration is bad for the
environment and is facing increasing regulation because of the high carbon and
biological oxygen demand present in the liquefied food. Treating the macerated food is
costly as it wastes an incredible amount of water and also causes drain blockages due to
fat content in the food waste.
To help save money, improve environmental sustainability and to meet anticipated
future environmental legislation, we have replaced the food macerators in the Stannary
kitchen with a food waste digester. Our new onsite food waste digester uses bio-
enzymes which turn food waste into grey water. The grey water then passes through
the system‟s filter and into the drains.
There is no harmful effect on the environment. The unit can digest up to 180kgs of food
waste a day and due to its chemical reaction, eliminates fats, oils and greases which can
block drains and be expensive to clear up.
Buying the digester will save Falmouth Exeter Plus money, will comply with legislation
should there be a future ban on disposing food waste down the drain, will reduce our
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water consumption, and will also ensure we are disposing of our waste in a more
environmentally responsible manner.
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The Waste and Resource Action Plan
(Note: ESWG refers to the Falmouth Exeter Plus Environmental Sustainability Working
Group which meets quarterly. This group makes recommendations and reports on
progress to its Senior Executive Team and the institutions‟ board members.)
1. Management Systems:
To Improve the quality of waste data collected to ensure we are able to
monitor and manage our waste and resource usage and to enable
targeting of future awareness raising activities, training and to identify
new infrastructure requirements;
Action
No.
Description of Action Responsible
Department/Group/Individual
Timescale
1.1 Develop a methodology to
estimate the tonnage of
garden waste composted,
logged or chipped
Estates and Development
(D.Garwood)
Mar 2013
1.2 Work with our waste
contractor to develop more
accurate ways to measure the
weight of waste and
recyclates collected
Estates and Development
(V. Sandy)
Ongoing,
Report
Quarterly
1.3 Undertake annual waste
audits (investigate the
feasibility of engaging
students to be involved
through curriculum studies)
Estates and Development
(K.Clowes, E.Jolly)
Annually
from 2013
1.4 Ensure water, waste and
recycling targets and
initiatives are incorporated
into other relevant
institutional strategies/policies
e.g. Carbon Management
Plan, Procurement Plan
Falmouth Exeter Plus ESWG (K
Clowes)
Ongoing
1.5 Establish a dedicated
Tremough Campus Waste and
Recycling Working Group to
ensure the actions in this
strategy are progressed
Falmouth Exeter Plus ESWG (K
Clowes)
October
2012
1.6 Establish a site wide
procedure for skip hire on
Campus
Estates and Development (V.
Sandy)
Completed
1.7 For small works contracts with
a value of less than 300K,
include a contract
requirement that requires the
contractor to demonstrate a
commitment to waste
reduction and submit waste
data
Finance/Procurement Team
(J.Hannam) and Development (G.
Lewis
TBC after
discussions
with
J.Hannam
1.8 Ensure all waste collection
notes, and copies of waste
Estates and Development
Administration (V. Sandy and
Dec 2012
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licences (including those for
special and hazardous waste
are kept in one central file
and held by the Estates
Department)
S.Wellings)
1.9
As part of an Environmental
Management System for the
Tremough Campus, develop
written procedures for
identified waste producers on
campus
Estates and Development
(K Clowes)
TBC
1.10 Ensure written procedures
(see 1.9 above) are made
available on (or can be
accessed via links from) the
Falmouth Exeter Plus website
Estates and Development
(K.Clowes)
Ongoing
1.11 Ensure adequate space for
waste and recycling
facilities/servicing is
incorporated into all new
development e.g. the Heart
Project
Estates and Development (G.
Lewis)
Ongoing
1.12 Develop a specification for
construction waste and
responsible sourcing of
materials in all capital
development projects
Estates and Development (G.
Lewis)
Spring
2013
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2. Reuse initiatives
Actively encourage re-use of items such as unwanted stationery,
furniture, and ensure the composting and chipping of all garden waste
arisings
Action
No.
Description of Action Responsible
Department/Group/Individual
Timescale
2.1 Engage annually in a Student
Re-Use Initiative
Estates and Development
(V.Sandy and E. Jolly) and the
FXU Environment and Ethics
Officer
Spring
2013 and
annually
thereafter
2.2 Investigate ways in which we
can re-sell useable but
unwanted WEEE goods which
would otherwise go to landfill
e.g. on-line auctioning
Finance (R. Townsend/V. Welch)
– A report on feasibility to go to
ESWG for consideration
TBC
2.3 Investigate feasibility for
charity collection bins on
campus e.g. book banks,
consider other initiatives e.g.
Oxfam Bra Amnesty, old
glasses or used clothes
collection points, etc., and
provide information for
campus users on what is
collected and where collection
facilities are
Estates and Development (V.
Sandy)
Ongoing –
and to be
reported
on
annually
2.4 Consider whether the on-site
Rocket Composter, which is
not currently working, could
be brought back into a viable
use (either on or off the
campus). This could form
part of a student dissertation
project or link in with
proposed renewable energy
study site linked to the waste
compound
Estates and Development (E.Jolly
and D.Garwood) and UoE
Renewable Energy course
Summer
2013
3. Water Consumption Reduction Programme
Action
No.
Description of Action Responsible
Department/Group/Individual
Timescale
3.1 Investigate the feasibility for
increased rainwater
collection/harvesting on
campus especially for grounds
watering
Estates and Development
(R.Porter/D.Garwood)
Summer
2013
3.2 Undertake an audit of all the
main buildings on campus in
order to identify water saving
Estates and Development
(R.Porter)
Summer
2013
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opportunities
3.3 Produce a report on the
findings of the water audit and
update this strategy to
incorporate its
recommendations
Estates and Development
(K.Clowes)
Autumn
2014 then
ongoing
3.4 Ensure water consumption of
white goods e.g. dishwashers,
washing machines, etc., is
factored into procurement
decision making in accordance
with sustainable procurement
principles
Finance – Procurement Team (J.
Hannam)
TBC
3.5 Ensure all relevant kitchen
staff understand how the
Waste2Water machine works
and that its use is maximised.
Corporate Services - Kitchens
(A.Childress)
Autumn
2012 and
ongoing
4. Campus Wide Recycling Programme
For all items that cannot be re-used we will promote recycling which as a
minimum will include; office waste paper, cardboard, computers & other electrical
equipment, mobile phones, toner cartridges, cans, textiles, plastics, glass,
batteries, wood and fluorescent light tubes.
To facilitate optimum recycling rates we will ensure that all recycling and waste
collection bins and wheelie bins are in the best and most accessible locations in
and around buildings on campus.
In order for the system to work properly and efficiently, we will ensure all the
bins needed to collect a full range of recyclables are placed together in dedicated
recycling and waste collection areas. Lack of choice will result in bins being
contaminated.
Action
No.
Description of Action Responsible
Department/Group/Individual
Timescale
4.1 Conduct an audit of where
current facilities are, and then
develop an action plan for
replacement and new facilities
on campus
Estates and Development (V.
Sandy)
Autumn
2012
4.2 Provide a centralised waste
and recycling compound and
two waste compactors on the
campus for the storage of
waste/recycling before
collection by our waste
contractor
Estates and Development (A.
Asbury)
TBC
4.3 Ensure recycling facilities are
consistent across the Campus
to maximise recycling.
Existing Estate: Estates and
Development (V. Sandy)
New Builds: Finance –
Autumn
2012
onwards
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Different sizes and styles of
collection bins may be
required in certain areas e.g.
bespoke facilities for the
Stannary Refectory; however
they must still align with the
agreed colour schemes for the
different waste streams
Procurement Team.
4.4 Provide a dedicated electric
vehicle and trailer to allow
waste and recycling to be
collected and delivered to the
centralised waste/recycling
storage area, and ensure the
additional staff resource
needed to deliver this new
service
Estates and Development
(N.Brown/V.Sandy)
Dependent
on 4.2
above
4.5 Update the signage and
labelling of all facilities,
provide posters and recycling
information on the campus
and link into UoE‟s Students
as Agents for Change
Recycling Programme
Estates and Development (N.
Brown, V. Sandy and E. Jolly)
Autumn
2012 and
ongoing
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5. Campus Wide Waste /Litter Reduction Programme
Action
No.
Description of Action Responsible
Department/Group/Individual
Timescale
5.1 Encourage the consideration
of „cradle to grave‟ impacts
and promote opportunities to
re-use materials and/or
incorporate recyclates into all
our procurement decision
making. In particular seek to
provide recycling/waste bins
with a recycled plastic content
As part of a wider sustainable
procurement policy seek to:
Challenge whether
items are actually
needed in the first
place
Avoid the use of
disposable items
wherever possible and
when necessary specify
the use of
biodegradable
disposables
Work with Procurement
and suppliers to reduce
product packaging
Finance – R. Townsend and
Procurement - J. Hannam
Corporate Services (Catering,
Bars, Events Management)
TBC
5.2 Ensure that ashtrays and
waste bins are in the correct
locations on campus to help
reduce discarded cigarette
butts and other forms of
littering. Ensure waste bins
are wherever possible located
alongside (and preferably
integrated with) recycling bins
and not stand alone
Assess the whole campus and
develop a plan showing
locations for new waste bins
and ashtrays and provide
estimated costs for delivery
Estates and Development (V.
Sandy)
Ongoing
Autumn
2012
5.3 Provide dedicated dog waste
bins along public dog walking
areas on campus. Locations
and estimated costs needed
Estates and Development
(V. Sandy)
Ongoing
5.4 Pilot a bin-the-bin project and Estates and Development (E. Autumn
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promote centralised waste
bins in offices through the
Green Impact Programme i.e.
make it easier to recycle than
to discard waste into landfill
streams
Jolly) 2012
5.5 Roll out the Falmouth Printer
rationalisation project.
Reducing the amount of
printers, combined with print
management software, and
encouraging duplex printing,
is expected to reduce the
amount of waste paper on
campus. The introduction of
the print management
software in August 2012 will
allow a baseline for paper
usage and reduction targets to
be developed, as well as an
understanding of specific
printers/departments to target
for paper reduction
initiatives/training, etc. The
software will also allow paper
usage reductions to be
calculated
Learning Resources – IT
(Reprographics: M. Willey) – IT
Sustainability Working Sub Group
will report on progress to the
ESWG quarterly.
Ongoing
5.6 Undertake regular audits to
ensure resident students are
segregating waste at source
and provide training and
information for residents in
identified areas where
recycling performance is
below average
Campus Services – Residences –
(O. Lane) and FXU with support
from Estates and Development
(E. Jolly)
TBC
5.7 Replace all paper hand towels
and dispensers on Campus
with high efficiency/low
energy specification hand
dryers
Estates and Development
(A.Foster)
Ongoing
6. Communication, Training and Awareness
Education and marketing is key to ensuring we achieve our long-term targets. The
launch of new recycling and waste infrastructure on campus must be combined with
a programme of activities aimed at educating and enabling all to become engaged in
the process
Action
No.
Description of Action Responsible
Department/Group/Individual
Timescale
6.1 Give guidance and information
to staff and students to
facilitate their participation in
the recycling of their waste (in
Estates and Development
(V.Sandy with assistance from K.
Clowes and E. Jolly)
Ongoing
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particular produce a Waste A
to Z directory and a map
showing where recycling
facilities are located on
campus)
6.2 Ensure waste and recycling
information is included in staff
induction sustainability pack
Estates and Development
(K.Clowes)
Jan 2013
6.3 Run regular recycling and
environment workshops and
events to maintain knowledge
and awareness amongst the
students and wider campus
community
Estates and Development (E.
Jolly) and FXU Environment and
Ethics Officer
Autumn
2012 and
ongoing
6.4 Train staff how to
recycle/reduce waste and
water consumption as part of
their daily work routine e.g.
kitchen staff
Individual managers with
assistance from Estates and
Development (K.Clowes/E.Jolly)
TBC
6.5 Provide updated and better
information on our website
showing where recycling and
waste facilities are, what can
be recycled, and provide
information on initiatives both
on campus and in our wider
community
Estates and Development
(K.Clowes/E.Jolly)
Autumn
2012 and
ongoing
6.6 Where feasible, use and
(publicise the use of) paper
with at least a 75% recycled
content in all external
marketing and
communications
Learning Resources – IT
(Reprographics: M. Willey and
Communications: J. Easterby and
N. Court)
Ongoing
6.7 Ensure our new and updated
website contains information
on our Duty of Care
responsibilities and legal
obligations for managing both
non-hazardous and hazardous
waste (see Action 1.10)
Estates and Development (K.
Clowes)
TBC
7. Links with Curriculum and Research Opportunities
This strategy seeks to identify student projects, volunteering and research
opportunities which can help to further develop our knowledge of waste streams,
encourage behavioural change, and increase opportunities to re-use products,
recycle materials and purchase goods with a recycled content
A Waste and Resource Management Strategy for the Tremough Campus, Penryn
Page
34
Action
No.
Description of Action Responsible
Department/Group/Individual
Timescale
7.1 Work with Falmouth 3D
Sustainable Design Students
e.g. design of bespoke
recycling units for the
Stannary Refectory or
furniture with a recycled / re-
use content on site
Estates and Development (A.
Asbury/K.Clowes)
ongoing
7.2 Providing space and support
for renewable energy and or
material re-use projects on
campus e.g. the student led
biodiesel plant which will
produce vehicle fuel and
glycerol from waste cooking
oil (living laboratory)
Estates and Development (A.
Asbury/K. Clowes)
ongoing
7.3 Provide opportunities for
student led studies/initiatives
e.g. waste audits, awareness
raising campaigns, etc.
Estates and Development
(K.Clowes/E.Jolly) – Report
quarterly to ESWG
7.4 Opportunities for sustainable
public artworks/displays on
the estate e.g. encourage
student led art projects made
from waste products (living
studio)
Estates and Development (N.
Brown. Head of Campus
Presentation)
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