Bellevue College seeks to reduce waste through reducing consumption, reuse and diversion from the landfill. Read about paper reduction (pdf), Great BC Paper Chase initiative (pdf) and tips for reducing your paper consumption.
Programs and Projects Underway
- Composting
- Print Reduction
- Bins and labeling
- Community Garden /BITE ME! Garden Club (facebook)
- Sustainable Foods Advisory Action Group
Waste Reduction Project Updates
The Bellevue College cafeteria offers many local, organic and fair trade offerings, including burgers and coffee, all served on compostable materials (read more sustainable food -pdf). Nearby, the student garden offers students opportunities to get their hands dirty. Cafeteria waste oil is sold for the production of biodiesel, composting is picked up by Cedar Grove and recycling is promoted to divert refuse to alternatives. The bookstore has banned plastic bags.
The total amount of waste fell last year, while the share of refuse was reduced by the introduction of food composting.
