Waste bins to be removed from offices and classrooms in Sønderborg
Due to errors on the part of the supplier, the waste stations were delayed. But now they have finally arrived, and in the coming weeks they will be set up at SDU in Sønderborg. Therefore, we are re-issuing this news item.
In the coming weeks, 22 new waste stations will move in at SDU Sønderborg and a further seven in the rest of Alsion, so that there will also be an opportunity to sort the daily waste here.
It also means that small bins in conference rooms and classrooms – which may have previously contained an unpleasant mix of banana skins, Coke cans, paper and whatnot – will be removed.
You know that emptying the waste bin at the office is over as soon as there is no automatic bag in it. You may keep the bin itself, but then the contents must be emptied and sorted yourself!
Instead, employees and students in Sønderborg will have to walk a little further to dispose of their waste. Going forward, there will be 5 fractions, so we can all help sort our waste correctly. This allows SDU to send less waste for incineration and reduce its carbon footprint.
Identical to the municipal system
The new bins follow the same system as the municipality of Sønderborg. This means that waste must be sorted into:
- General waste
- Bio-waste
- Paper and cardboard
- Metal
- Plastics, food and drink cartons
And if you're thinking you’ll end up having to juggle chicken bones, hummus and bits of lettuce down the aisle to get rid of your lunch leftovers, don’t worry. Two fractions for bio-waste and general waste will be installed in the staff kitchens/kitchenettes. You’re going to have a take a stroll to get rid of everything else, but hey – you’ll get closer to making your daily 10,000 steps while doing your bit for waste sorting!
Glass waste can be dropped off in the canteen, or you can contact Technical Service for large quantities of glass waste.
Sustainable waste bins
As well as allowing for better sorting, less waste for incineration and therefore fewer CO2 emissions, the new waste system is also sustainable in its own right.
Manufactured in Denmark from 95% recycled steel, its modular design makes it easy to add or remove waste fractions if new requirements or needs arise.
