UBC’s Climate Action Plan 2030 targets a 50% reduction in waste disposal for the Vancouver campus by 2030 through applying a circular economy lens. Achieving this goal will require institutional changes such as continuing to improve and innovate around our campus operations and infrastructure, procurement policies, and business processes, alongside strong participation from the UBC community. Through campus-wide engagement programs, climate action campaigns and awareness-building activities, we encourage everyone at UBC to contribute to building a zero waste campus and a circular economy.
The Zero Waste Action Plan sets out actions to achieve a 50% reduction in operational waste disposal for the Vancouver academic campus by 2030.
The Zero Waste Food Ware Strategy helps the campus community and food vendors at UBC manage waste more effectively by providing clear guidance that is consistent with the City of Vancouver.
Zero Waste Squad
The Zero Waste Squad is a peer-led student volunteer program that educates the campus community about recycling and composting
Reducing waste is the most important way we can improve waste management. At UBC, we have a number of initiatives to green our supply chain, reduce paper consumption, and promote reusable containers.
SORT IT OUT
At UBC, we separate our waste into four main streams: food scraps, containers, paper, and garbage. You'll see the Sort it Out stations conveniently placed in buildings and other locations.