The 2014 Fall Waste audit for Laird Hall showed that an average of 78% of Laird Hall waste is comprised of recyclable and compostable materials This data reveals that most of the waste in Laird Hall is not being properly diverted The bar graph below illustrates the percentage amongst floors,

The pie chart illustrates the approximate composition of Laird Hall waste with over 50% of waste being compostable materials, & recyclables contributing to roughly 20%

Waste management at Laird Hall Residence is a complex issue involving a variety of stakeholders including, CERES Laird Hall Housing Committee Laird Hall Management Janitors McGill Sustainability Office Sustainability Projects Fund (SPF) Macdonald Campus Student Society (MCSS) Laird Hall Residents Facilities & Operations Gorilla Compost Various waste management services on campus & in Sainte Anne de Bellevue

In the past, efforts to reduce the amount of compostable and recyclable waste in Laird Hall have not been fully realized due to the lack of, 1.continuous engagement and communication of all stakeholders 2.continuous engagement and education of new residents into Laird Hall each year 3.composting & recycling infrastructure to give equal or greater access to waste diversion alternatives

1. continuous engagement and communication of all stakeholders To resolve this issue, Regularly scheduled stakeholder consultations (all stakeholders) – November, March Regularly scheduled meetings within Laird Hall management (CERES + janitors + LHHC + Laird Hall Management) – Every 2 weeks Regular visits from Sustainability Office/SPF to Macdonald Campus – Once a month Regular demonstrations/meetings with residents (CERES + LHHC + residents) – Every 2 weeks Regular meetings with MCSS (CERES rep + MCSS) – Every 2 weeks Regular updates of progress to all stakeholders (CERES + all stakeholders) – Every 2 weeks

2. continuous engagement and education of new residents into Laird Hall each year To resolve this issue, Educational campaign will start Fall semester, where we will teach about new infrastructure and how waste diversion and collection will work, how to properly compost & recycle Allowance & reward system + engagement activities to keep residents actively engaged in waste diversion Regularly ed information, presentations, videos, door to door audits & practical demonstrations to keep residents updated on progress End of semester recycling drives, electronics recycling, clothing drives, thrift drives Competition among Laird Hall floors, John Abbot College & Eco Residence Project will be continually funded by SPF to ensure annual implementation

3. composting & recycling infrastructure to give equal or greater access to waste diversion alternatives To resolve this issue, Sets of 3-way waste diverting bins will replace several garbage bins in Laird Hall kitchens and common rooms For floors 1A-3A, 2 sets of 3 bins will replace the trash cans in the kitchen areas & 1 set of 3 will replace the trash can in the commons area For floors 1-5, 1 set of 3 bins will replace the 2 trash cans in the kitchen areas & 1 set will replace the trash cans in the laundry rooms Paper composting bags will be purchased for the composting bins for ease of compost disposal for janitors/students Residents will get paid positions within the project to continue the steady waste diversion on each floor

Student “employees” will get paid to continue the steady waste diversion on each floor o 1 employee will ensure waste is properly diverted on all floors of Laird Hall floors and will also ensure that waste/recycling is picked up from each resident room and diverged o 1 employee will keep track of progress and ensure smooth running of diversion + manage all engagement activities/games o 1 employee will manage all electronic media including presentations, posters, s to residents, ePosters in the Mouthpiece etc. + give presentations and demonstrations to residents All positions can have volunteers & approve volunteer hours through myInvolvement

Great Paying Jobs For Students Several Volunteer Opportunities Many Activities & Events to Plan/Participate In Contribute to Making Macdonald Campus & McGill More Sustainable Make McGill History

The Laird Hall Zero-Waste Project will have great paying job openings for the 2015 Fall Semester to dedicated students who demonstrate commitment to environmental activism by contributing as a member of CERES for the 2015 Winter Semester The Laird Hall Zero-Waste Project will have several volunteer opportunities open to all students who are interested in helping out with the project; all volunteer hours will be logged and go towards your myInvolvement record

If you are interested in a job, to volunteer or to learn more about the Laird Hall Zero Waste Project, you can, Join CERES Sign up for more information, jobs or volunteer opportunities on our sign up sheet Visit our CERES website under the Zero-Waste Project (show): or our Facebook page: Alexander Williams (Project Coordinator): Talk to any of our project leaders: June Liu, Sally Song, Alexia Berthelon, Crystal Wang