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Recycling
In 1990, York University adopted a policy to achieve a 50% waste reduction by the year 2000. To date, we have achieved a 40% waste reduction. We expect this positive trend towards waste reduction to continue and reach a milestone of 50% waste reduction for the May 2005 - April 2006 period. You can help improve our waste reduction percentage by supporting the waste reduction and recycling initiatives and program.
You Can Make a Difference
Reduce
- Buy in bulk to avoid excess packaging
- Share information electronically
- Listen to the news, share a newspaper or read articles on line
- Decline excess bags for your purchases
- Say no to junk mail and over circulated publications
Re-Use
- Bring a reusable mug to school/work
- Double-side your photocopies and re-use paper before recycling
- Donate your used clothing and furniture to Goodwill, Salvation Army, or clothing drives or drop clothing off at Atkinson College
- Patronize establishments that use china and cutlery
Recycle
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If it's made of paper, plastic , glass, or metal, it's probably recyclable
Rethink
- Do your part in finding new and innovative ways to reduce and reuse resources Remember, it's not waste until someone throws it away
- Get Involved
Customer Resources
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