Waste

At the UG, we separate our waste into four types of waste flows: paper, plastics, organic food waste and other waste. Hazardous waste produced in our laboratories is collected separately.

Ambitions Sustainability Roadmap

➔ By the end of 2026, 95% of the total waste (hazardous and non-hazardous) will be
separated
➔ 15% reduction of the total waste in 2026 compared to 2019 (from 29 kg to 25 kg per
staff member/student)
➔ All residual waste circular by 2026

Example sustainable waste policy | Compactors

An example of a sustainable solution in the field of waste are the 'compactors' on the Zernike campus. These solar-powered waste compaction containers provide one hundred percent for their own energy needs. They compress the waste and can thus contain up to five times more waste than a normal waste bin. The increased capacity reduces the number of times the bin has to be emptied. This contributes to a reduction in CO2 emissions.