QUEBEC STUDENT UNION Fact sheet Compostable Materials Management
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QUEBEC STUDENT UNION Fact sheet Compostable Materials Management
Context and Environmental Impact In 2012, the global rate of recovery for compostable mate-
rials in industry, business and institutions (16%) was simi-
Compostable materials are a key part of any meaningful lar to that of the residential sector (14%). Improvements
discussion of waste management in schools. They repre- in these sectors will be inevitable in the coming years. In
sent 27 to 53% of all generated waste. Compostable mate- fact, the 2011-2015 Action Plan of the Québec Residual
rials are mainly composed of food scraps, green waste, Materials Management Policy (QRMMP) anticipates a
paper towels and in some cases biodegradable dishware.. ban on organic waste disposal by 2022.
In the ten schools analysed by RECYC-QUÉBEC from 2005 To achieve the QRMMP’s objectives, multiple municipal
to 2009, recovery-rates were only 6%. Improvements have compost and biomethanation sites have either been
certainly been made over the past years, but there is still recently established or are being built. This provides
major potential for further improvements. a useful opportunity for examining the treatment of
organic waste. Whether or not the responsibility for
implementing a waste material management plan falls
to municipalities, it is in the best interest of Quebec
universities to improve their environmental records by
recovering these materials.Distribution of waste materials
in educational institutions - 2005-2009
Recyclable materials
Compostable materials
Residues of construction, renovation,
demolition
Other materials
Summary:
• Compostable materials are one of the leading sources of waste generated by universities.
• The rate of recovery and reclamation is quite low and can be improved.
• The ministry of the environment anticipates a ban on organic waste disposal by 2022.Examples
Organic waste management in universities is carried Dedicated Recycling Receptacles:
out in one of two ways:
In addition to awareness campaigns, recycling containers
1. Agreement with a carrier for collection and with separately marked receptacles are essential for ensur-
transportation to a composting or biomethanation ing success. They help users to understand the different
plant. sorting methods. RECYC-QUÉBEC’s website has several
2. Establishment of a composting site on icons that can be looked at as examples.
campus. Due to the quantity of materials to be
processed, this is generally done in addition to
collection.
Composting site on campus. “Big
Bi Hanna” composter on campus.* Composter on campus.*
campus.s*
Planning a Timeline for Implementation: Transportation of materials to an
industrial composting site.
Partnership
a tne s p with
t Compost
Co
food waste collection.
Montréal for Transportation of materials to an
industrial composting site.
Planning a Timeline for Implementation: The different 2012-2013
- Around 13 tons recovered and reused. In 2012, 58 tons of compostable materials
experiences highlight the need to take into account
At least 62 tons can be processed by
were reused thanks to the two systems
the composter “Big Hanna” each year.
- Rate of recovery for organic in place on campus.
the learning curve for new sorting habits, both for material: 43%.
students and staff. For example, the recycling collec- The quality of compost produced at the
ETS site is inadequate for use with on-site
The compost produced on campus is
Usage
g of reusable and compostable
dishware on campus.
tion set up in Quebec in the 1990s had achieved a
soil. It is therefore re-transported to the Transportation of bins by an electric
used on site for urban agriculture
composting platform along with the other Initiatives. vehicle.
recovery rate of 59% by 2012. After 25 years, there is organic material collected from bins for
this purpose.
Usage of compost on Université de
Sherbrooke green spaces.
still a need to inform and raise awareness in order to * Note: The composters used are much more efficient than a standar compost bin:
The technology used speeds up the composting cycle.
improve performance.Factors for Success
Choice of Dishware: • Consultation between the different university actors
is necessary to ensure the successful a collection of
Compostable dishware represents an attractive
organic material. In many cases, students initiated the
alternative to Styrofoam plates, as very few are re-
process and pushed the administration to act.
cycled in Quebec. However, the use of washable
“The commitment and demands of student groups are
dishware should continue to be prioritised as a key factors that can push administrators to establish
solution for reducing the global environmental the collection of organic material.” - RECYC-QUÉBEC
impact. [translated from the original]
• Ensuring the continued education of all parties involved
and appropriate training for maintenance staff is vital to
the project’s success.
• Several establishments have opted to implement collec-
tion in phases, beginning with high-yield areas such
as kitchens and cafeterias. Cafes operated by student
associations have an ideal space to open a dialogue
with their members and to test levels of interest for
implementing new waste collection processes.References
École de technologie supérieure. Gestion des matières résiduelles. https://www.etsmtl.ca/Services/dd/Initiatives-pour-un-campus-durable/
matieres-residuelles
ENvironnement JEUnesse. La gestion environnementale des services alimentaires.
http://enjeu.qc.ca/IMG/pdf/Trousse_La_gestion_environnementale_et_les_services_alimentaires.pdf
ENvironnement JEUnesse. Rapports de caractérisation réalisés par quatre établissements collégiaux dans le cadre de leur processus de certification
Cégep vert du Québec.
• Cégep du Vieux Montréal (2011) http://enjeu.qc.ca/IMG/pdf/Rapport_de_caracterisation_Vieux-Montreal.pdf
• Cégep Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu (2011) http://enjeu.qc.ca/IMG/pdf/Caracterisation_St-Jean.pdf
• Collège Ahunstic (2013) http://enjeu.qc.ca/IMG/pdf/Rapport_caracterisation_CollegeAhuntsic_1_.pdf
• Collège Montmorency (2013) http://enjeu.qc.ca/IMG/pdf/Rapport_Montmorency.pdf
Ministère du Développement durable, de l’Environnement et de la Lutte contre les changements climatiques (MDELCC). Programme de traitement
des matières organiques par biométhanisation et compostage http://www.mddelcc.gouv.qc.ca/programmes/biomethanisation/liste-projets.htm
• Liste des projets financés par le ministère
MDDELCC (2012). Bannissement des matières organiques de l’élimination au Québec : état des lieux et prospectives. http://www.mddelcc.gouv.
qc.ca/matieres/organique/bannissement-mat-organ-etatdeslieux.pdf
Moris, Davis (2011). Central campus composter project. http://www.mcgill.ca/sustainability/files/sustainability/gc_ccc_spf_final.pdf
• Budget et sources de financement pour la mise en place du projet de compostage à l’Université McGill.
RECYC-QUÉBEC (2015). Pratiques favorisant la gestion des matières organiques dans les industries, commerces et institutions (ICI). https://www.
recyc-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/sites/default/files/documents/pratiques-favorisant-recup-mo-ici.pdf
RECYC-QUÉBEC (2014). Bilan 2012 de la gestion des matières résiduelles au Québec. https://www.recyc-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/sites/default/files/
documents/bilan-gmr-2012.pdfReferences
RECYC-QUÉBEC (2009). Portrait de la gestion des matières résiduelles dans le sous-secteur institutionnel au Québec. https://www.recyc-quebec.
gouv.qc.ca/sites/default/files/documents/portrait-gmr-ici-04-09.pdf
RECYC-QUÉBEC. Des pictogrammes pour mieux récupérer. https://www.recyc-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/citoyens/mieux-recuperer/
pictogrammes-signalisation
RECYC-QUÉBEC. Les matières organiques – fiche informative. https://www.recyc-quebec.gouv.qc.ca/sites/default/files/documents/Fiche-info-
matieres-organiques.pdf
Université de Sherbrooke
- Bilan de la gestion des matières résiduelles 2012 pour les campus de Sherbrooke https://www.usherbrooke.ca/developpement-durable/
fileadmin/sites/developpement-durable/documents/Sur_nos_campus/Bilan-GMR-UdeS-Sherbrooke-2012.pdf
- Les chemins du compostage à l’Université de Sherbrooke http://www.usherbrooke.ca/developpement-durable/accueil/nouvelles/
nouvelles-details/article/12110/
- Programme d’élimination de la vaisselle jetable http://www.usherbrooke.ca/developpement-durable/campus/matieres/vaisselle/
- Unité de compostage http://www.usherbrooke.ca/developpement-durable/campus/matieres/compost/
Université McGill
- Compostage gorilla composting. http://gorilla.mcgill.ca/compostingatmcgill.php
- Compost Montréal. https://www.mcgill.ca/foodservices/media-gallery/detail/744/721
- Waste et McGill. http://www.mcgill.ca/sustainability/vision-2020-sustainability-strategy/operations/waste-and-recycling
UBC Vancouver campus (2014). Zero waste action plan.
https://sustain.ubc.ca/sites/sustain.ubc.ca/files/uploads/CampusSustainability/CS_PDFs/RecyclingWaste/Zero_Waste_Action_Plan%202014%20
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