This past Monday, MacEwan University announced on MyPortal the removal of waste bins from offices and classrooms to reduce the number of garbage bags, resulting in approximately 330 fewer bags per day.
The university will also install new hand dryers in bathrooms across campus, reducing paper towel use by 28,000 pounds annually.
Some rooms may be exempt from the change. Waste bins can still be found in some offices around campus, and some studio arts rooms in Allard Hall.
“Waste bins will remain in hands-on teaching and learning spaces, including science labs, performing arts spaces, shops, massage and acupuncture labs, nursing labs and similar spaces,” the university says.
MacEwan staff and students are encouraged to continue using centralized waste bins in hallways and common areas.
