Demo University’s Objectives:
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Remove all Expandable Poly Styrene
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Activate single stream recycling and create communication
Coca-Cola’s Objectives:
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Recycle the equivalent of every bottle and can sold by 2030​
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Reduce packaging carbon footprint
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
ACTION ITEMS
ACTION ITEMS
BACK OF HOUSE ASSESSMENT
BACK OF HOUSE ASSESSMENT
FRONT OF HOUSE ASSESSMENT
FRONT OF HOUSE ASSESSMENT
FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT
FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT
Circular Economy
Certification Status:
- Location Is Not Certified
NO PET MEDAL STATUS ACHIEVED
NO UBC MEDAL STATUS ACHIEVED
Back of House Assessment
Observations:
- General observations here.
Action Items:
- Add multilingual communication with graphics.
- Establish cardboard collection and baling practices.
Back of House Observations

Observation
Currently only collecting cardboard at main cafeteria.

Action Item
Add cardboard bins at high traffic buildings.

Observation
Clear bags for trash and blue for linen,

Action Item
Establish operational procedure with trash-black, clear-recycling, blue-linen.

Observation
Unclear recycling policies from building to building.

Action Item
Establish and post clear recycling rules and training.

Observation
Currently not receiving revenue for cardboard.

Action Item
Look into potential savings and revenue.
Front of House Assessment
Observations:
- General observations here.
Action Items:
- Action items here.
Front of House Observations

Observation
Many of the dining services have recycling and trash receptacles in place but not active.

Action Item
Create communication and operational changes in these locations.

Observation
Currently no trash and recycling in dining area.

Action Item
Promote student engagement and awareness.

Observation
Currently no clear recycling singage in auditoriums/ event lobbies.

Action Item
Ensure paired bins have signage and different colored liners.

Observation
Currently no clear messaging.

Action Item
Have sings that say bottles and cans only.

Observation
Recycling aluminum cups and beer cans at sport venue.

Action Item
Confirm with MRF they accept aluminum cups.
Financial Assessment
Observations:
- General observations here.
Action Items:
- Action items here.
Financial Assessment Observations

Observation
Cardboard is being compacted loose.

Action Item
Audit value of cardboard.

Observation
Confirming hauling efficiencies.

Action Item
Install pressure monitors.

Observation
No profits from cardboard.

Action Item
Look for best cardboard revenue.
Impact
Action Items
What |
Who |
When |
| Connect with MRF | Melinda | 05-05-25 |
| Provide potential savings | Melinda | |
| Connect Demo to Compass | Melinda |
What |
Who |
When |
| Provide student engagement competitions and events | TBD | TBD |
What |
Who |
When |
| Provide 3 months of invoicing | TBD | TBD |
| Start baling all cardboard | TBD | TBD |
CSA Summary
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Provide 3 months of invoices
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Start Baling
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Uniform Signage
Recycling Operations Insights

