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\nAt Brandon University healthy and sustainable building and outdoor spaces are an extremely important part of the high quality environment we provide.\u00a0 We strive to reduce our ecological footprint by advocating\u00a0 for action to protect the integrity of natural systems and are willing to share this information beyond our campus, wherever it is needed.<\/p>\n
\nIn 2019 Brandon University working with MB Hydro embarked on a four year energy retrofit LED lighting project. The LED upgrade project scope includes all the interior, exterior, parking lot and pedestrian lighting on campus.<\/p>\n
To kick off this program, a lighting audit of all campus lighting was performed to establish a return on investment (ROI) payback calculation. The results have proven that this energy enhancement will be paid off in an estimated 2yrs based on savings of utility energy watts consumed. We are also at the same time upgrading to new ballasts for each fixture to offer better compatible with LED bulb and extend the useful life of the fixture.<\/p>\n
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Waste and Recycling<\/span><\/h2>\nBrandon University is committed to becoming a zero waste community.\u00a0 To help achieve this goal, we currently recycle paper, plastic, glass batteries, food waste etc.\u00a0\u00a0 We can help keep our campus clean and green by keeping garbage off the ground and litter out of landfills by properly disposing of waste in the numerous garbage and recycling containers that are located around campus.<\/p>\n
Brandon University encourages waste reduction while striving to divert land fill waste to meet and\/or exceed current legislative requirements. Creating an educational platform to share goals and work collectively with internal and external clients to meet overall success and continual improvement.<\/p>\n
Our Routine Services Include:<\/p>\n
Starting in August and through the fall 2023, we will be fully centralizing our waste collection process for private office spaces on campus. This is common at campuses across Canada but is a change to how BU has been handling some of our waste. Previously, I shared that Physical Plant and Finance & Registration had begun trialling the new approach, and we\u2019re very pleased with how successful it has been. Now, we are rolling it out to the rest of Clark Hall, to the Library and IT Services, and to Health Studies. The rest of campus will follow shortly after with a phased approach.<\/p>\n
We have created a video that walks you through the change and what it might mean for you: Let\u2019s Go Green! Centralized Waste on Vimeo<\/a><\/p>\n Battery Recycling | Car Battery Recycling\u00a0|\u00a0Canadian Energy (cdnrg.com)<\/a><\/p>\n Recycle Light Bulbs in Manitoba – Product Care Recycling<\/a><\/p>\n City of Brandon – Household Hazardous Waste<\/a><\/p>\n City of Brandon – Recycling Info<\/a><\/p>\nSpecialty Services<\/h2>\n
Batteries<\/h3>\n
Light Bulbs<\/h3>\n
Hazardous Waste<\/h3>\n
City of Brandon<\/h3>\n
Waste Manitoba Guidelines<\/h3>\n
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