Waste and Recycling
The University is committed to reducing its impact on the environment through recycling and re-use of waste. Support our efforts by recycling the following materials at BU:
If you are a member of staff or a student at the University, you can find more information on recycling any of these materials by visiting BU's Recycling Reminders. >Download the Recycling at BU guide (PDF 284KB) If your moving office or just having a clear out then take a look at BU's guide below to help you recycle and reuse as much of your waste as possible. >Download the BU guide to de-cluttering your office (PDF 795KB) Bournemouth council have recently installed a number of recycling banks for all your waste electrical & electronic equipment (WEEE) such as toasters, computers, kettles and irons. These are dotted around the Bournemouth, including one in Cranmer Road in Winton; to find your nearest bank email Recycle Bournemouth or telephone 01202 451199. Did You Know?BU donates its redundant computer equipment to Computer Aid International, whom supply not-for-profit organisation in the developing world. This scheme has recently been nominated as Recycling Scheme of the year by Green IT Magazine. Did You Know?The average British household produces roughly a tonne of general waste per year. Approximately 80% of this waste is suitable for recycling or composting. The UK recycles about 40% of domestic waste, compared to more than 70% in countries like Switzerland and Germany. If the UK could reach these levels we would save 2.75 million tonnes of CO2 being released into our atmosphere. Current European recycling rates; |
