Human Resources Goes Green

An HR staff using his new
desk-side minibin!

The Human Resources Administration Building is now the first building aiming to be a Zero Waste Facility!

In March 2008, Human Resources was converted into a Zero Waste Facility. This means that they have been trying to eliminate sending any waste to the landfill by recycling and composting. Staff members have been making sustainability efforts by using the desk-side minibin system and composting locations, as well as recycling cans and bottles.

For their first 10 weeks, the East side and West side of Human Resources held a competition to see who could lead a more sustainable work life:

HR's Diversion Rates

In January 2008, Human Resources was sending 60% of their waste to the landfill. Most of that waste included compostable and recyclable materials.

• March 2008, Human Resources was converted into a Zero Waste Facility.
• By August 2008, Human Resources sent only 10% of their waste to the landfill.
• HR had achieved a 50% diversion rate.
• Out of the 10% of waste they send to the landfill, 67% of the material is either recyclable or compostable.
• The next phase is to completely eliminate recyclable and compostable material out of their waste stream sent to the landfill.

This 50% diversion rate occurred in only 6 months. The Zero Waste goal will be reached in the near future!

HR Goes Green on Youtube

Going Green in an Office

For some easy-to-use handouts to remind you what to do with your recyclables, click the links below!

• Cardboard (pdf)
• Paper (pdf)
• Minibin (pdf)
• Bottles and Cans (pdf)

• Recycling guide
• Minibin System
• Composting
• The Zero Waste Office: Is it Possible? (PDF)