Ubits July/August 2018
We’ve got it in the bag
Sept. 22 Habitat Build Supports Habitat for Humanity Pierce County
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TPU to centralize collection of employees’ trash Garbage bins will disappear from individual workspaces across TPU’s Main Campus by the end of 2018. A recent waste audit found that replacing personal trash bins with centralized waste collection will save about 500 plastic bags per day. Those bags rarely reach capacity. Part of the City of Tacoma’s Environmental Action Plan, the waste audit identified two major areas of non-recyclable waste – paper towels and plastic garbage bags. “The majority of waste by volume comes from the paper towels in the restrooms, which is unfortunate since these paper products are currently not recyclable,” says Facilities Manager Terry Coggins. “Those paper towels make up
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Partnership for EV fast chargers
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35% of what goes to the landfill. The team was shocked to find a significant amount of material we throw away is actually the plastic garbage bags themselves.” Centralizing trash collection will begin on the Main floor of the Administrative Building North. Once personal trash bins have been removed, employees should toss waste in larger common containers found in areas such as the kitchenettes available on each floor. Employees will get to keep their individual recycling bins. Some work groups began early and have already started using centralized containers. It’s good for the environment and one way you can take a few extra footsteps.
United Way campaign starts
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Tacoma Rail makes a wish come true