Paper towels may seem harmless, but they make up 29% of UBC Okanagan’s waste, with over 28,900 pounds sent to landfills annually. Decomposing paper towels release methane, a greenhouse gas 21 times more potent than CO₂. By using just 1 or 2 paper towels, you can help reduce waste, conserve resources, and lower emissions.
Single-use coffee cups make up 20% of campus waste at UBC Okanagan, yet most are recyclable. A 2014 waste audit found that 85% of campus garbage could have been diverted through recycling or composting, highlighting the need for better waste sorting.
Bundle Up is a Sustainability Office initiative aimed at promoting energy conservation during colder months by encouraging the campus community to dress in seasonally appropriate clothing and adopt energy-efficient practices.
