Chou Hall, the first audit of the zero waste building reveals...
Chou Hall, the first audit of the zero waste building reveals...
December 2, 2017
Halloween Waste Audit
Students and staff got together on Halloween to rummage through, sort, and audit a day's worth of trash from Chou Hall. A big thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who worked hard to tackle the pile of waste! A special thank you to Berkeley Haas's Chief Strategy & Operating Officer, Courtney Chandler, Director of Facilities, Brian Adair, and Lecturer Frank C. Schultz, Ph.D.
Below is a list of the top 10 contaminants found in the waste audit that were placed in the incorrect bins or should have been packed out. Take a look at the items and the appropriate bins these items should be in!
Tip: #1 and #2 Plastics are recyclable at Chou Hall.
"I found the whole process so enlightening and ended up enjoying it more than I thought. I was amazed to see how much waste is produced and how people's behavior is reflected in their waste. Doing the actual sorting provided a fantastic 'inside view' of our Zero Waste efforts and emphasized the importance of this initiative. I am so proud of our efforts!"
- Courtney Chandler, Berkeley Haas' Chief Strategy & Operating Officer
