[Save] Volunteers needed to help MIT reduce waste

[Justin Adams]

Hello,

A freshman seminar titled Achieving MIT's Environmental Goals, 1.A23 is 
planning three separate waste audits at the end of September and the 
beginning of October.  This 5 student class needs help sorting the samples 
of trash that are collected from three different areas on campus.  These 
will be a fun events with educational, economical and environmental benefits.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A WASTE AUDIT?
Waste audit means finding out how much paper, glass, food waste, etc. is 
discarded in your waste stream. Waste characterization information helps in 
planning how to reduce waste, set up recycling programs, and conserve money 
and resources.

WHAT WOULD YOU DO?
Volunteers will be sorting through bags of trash and recyclables from the 
Student Center, New House, and Building 17A.  These materials will be 
carefully segregated, weighed, and cataloged.  We will provide safety 
equipment, but you will get a little messy while doing this so dress 
accordingly.  Food and beverages will be supplied at the event.

WHEN ARE THE EVENTS?
The events will be from 3pm-5pm on the dates specified below.
    * September 30, Waste Audit 1
    * October 7, Waste Audit 2
    * October 14 , Waste Audit
HOW DO YOU SIGN UP?
Reply to this email with the day/s that you are available to help.  If you 
have question please call or email me.


_______________________________________
Justin Adams
Environmental Technologist
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Environmental Health and Safety Office
Building N52 Room 496
265 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139

(617) 452-3270 (ph)
(617) 258 6831 (fax)
jwadams at mit.edu

GET INVOLVED IN RECYCLING AT MIT, EMAIL 
<mailto:be-green at mit.edu>be-green at mit.edu
RECYCLING, BUY RECYCLED AND GREEN INITIATIVES INFORMATION AT 
<http://web.mit.edu/environment/>web.mit.edu/environment<http://web.mit.edu/environment/>/
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