5 easy ways to participate in Waste Reduction Week

Georgian’s Environmental Sustainability Committee is busy planning Waste Reduction Week (Oct. 15 to 21) activities. Here are some easy ways to take part.

1. Post your #GCKilltheCup selfie

If you bring a reusable mug to campus, let the world know! Share your “mug” on Twitter, Instagram or Georgian’s Facebook page with the hashtag #GCKilltheCup.

You’ll automatically be entered into a draw to win prizes from Tim Hortons, Chartwells, Georgian Athletics and the Georgian Dining Room. The contest ends Oct. 31.

prizes for the GCKilltheCUP campaign, including reusable mugs, a Grizzlies swag bag, and Tim Hortons prize packs — Here are some of the awesome prizes you could win by posting a #GCKilltheCup selfie

2. Recycle your electronic waste on campus Oct. 15 to 26

Barrie, Orillia and Owen Sound campuses will have e-waste collection bins for two weeks. Bring in anything with a plug. Bulk drop offs are welcome! Cash proceeds will go to the Food Locker.

View of C Building from alumni courtyard. Arrow pointing to the overhang under the cafeteria. — Here’s where the Barrie Campus bin will be located.

3. Donate, swap or buy clothing Oct. 16

The second annual Georgian Clothing Swap will be 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in K building lobby (by the library) at the Barrie Campus. This year’s focus will be winter coats and Halloween costumes. Most clothing items will cost $2. Proceeds will go to the Food Locker.

To donate your gently used clothing before swap day, contact Donna Armstrong.

A Georgian staff in a bunny costume, surrounded by Halloween decorations — Bring your gently-used Halloween costumes to the clothing swap!

4. Bring in a reusable water bottle Oct. 18

Sustainability committee volunteers will pop up at hydration stations across the Barrie Campus, handing out vouchers for free coffees to people who a refilling their reusable water bottles. Don’t miss out!

A Barrie Campus water dispenser — These hydration stations are located all over campus. All you have to do is use them!

5. Sort your waste

The easiest way to reduce waste on campus is to ensure you’re taking the time to properly sort your garbage. Sorting stations have images to help you.

Here’s how to properly dispose of coffee cups: paper sleeve in paper bin, plastic lid in plastic bin, paper cup in landfill bin.