240FOURTH Waste and Recycling Stream Quiz (website) |
The latest waste assessment in the 240FOURTH building found the waste diversion to be 72% out of a
possible 94%.
The waste assessment identified that paper accounted for 40%+ of the waste stream, which includes
item such as books/catalogues, disposable coffee cups, and paper towels. These materials are all
accepted in the mixed recycling stream at 240FOURTH.
Organics was the second most common material type found in the waste stream at 20%. The most common
item in this category includes unprocessed and processed food, which can be placed in the organic
recycling stream.
Beverage containers are still being found in the waste at 6% of the total waste by weight. While
this number may not be significant it is resulting in over 130,000 bottles and cans being
landfilled each year which translates into over $10,000 worth of refunds that could have been
donated to Children's Wish Foundation.
In an effort to increase our overall diversion rate and promote a better understanding of what
should go into each of the waste and recycling streams, we encourage you to complete the following
quiz.
possible 94%.
The waste assessment identified that paper accounted for 40%+ of the waste stream, which includes
item such as books/catalogues, disposable coffee cups, and paper towels. These materials are all
accepted in the mixed recycling stream at 240FOURTH.
Organics was the second most common material type found in the waste stream at 20%. The most common
item in this category includes unprocessed and processed food, which can be placed in the organic
recycling stream.
Beverage containers are still being found in the waste at 6% of the total waste by weight. While
this number may not be significant it is resulting in over 130,000 bottles and cans being
landfilled each year which translates into over $10,000 worth of refunds that could have been
donated to Children's Wish Foundation.
In an effort to increase our overall diversion rate and promote a better understanding of what
should go into each of the waste and recycling streams, we encourage you to complete the following
quiz.