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Zero Waste at The Nat

Zero Waste

Zero Waste  Zero Waste is a philosophy that encourages the redesign of resource life cycles so that all products are reused.  Goal: No trash is sent to landfills and incinerators  The process recommended is one similar to the way that resources are reused in nature = biomimicry  Industry standard: 90%+ diversion rate

Benefits of Zero Waste Economic gain . Diverting waste into more economical routes reduces • disposal costs, increases recycling rebates, decrease inefficiencies in waste creation, and improves material flow.

Benefits of Zero Waste Reduced environmental impact : Diverting waste decreases the • demand for raw resources and energy from the environment, reduces greenhouse gas emissions from the decomposition of biodegradable organics in landfills, requires less land to build landfills or waste incinerators, and returns nutrients back to the soil.

Benefits of Zero Waste Social rewards . Diverting waste creates greater opportunities for • jobs than sending waste to landfill, educates the general public on the issue of waste, and allows for reusable items to be given to charities to benefit those in need.

Benefits of Zero Waste Improved reputation . Diverting waste lets customers know your • organization is committed to behaving responsibly and in a way that is not detrimental to the planet.

Zero Waste at The Nat  Olympic Trials  June 18-26, 2016  2012 London Olympics  62% diversion rate

Partnerships

The Players  IUPUI Office of Sustainability  IU Natatorium at IUPUI staff  IUPUI Food Services  IUPUI Campus Facility Services  Pam Napier - Herron School of Art and Design  Indiana Sports Corp  Olympic Local Organizing Committee  Ray’s Trash  GreenCycle of Indiana  Sponsors  Busch Systems  Citizens Energy Group

The Nat

An Opportunity To Tell A New Story  Sustainable swimming facility  Water use reduced by 65% from filters with lower backwash rate and duration  Water bottle refill stations that track number of bottles saved  LED lights use 43% less energy than original lighting  New UV filtration has 25% energy reduction  Energy efficient pool heater  Zero waste

Changes  Infrastructure  Product offerings  Operations  Education

Infrastructure

Product Offerings

Operations

Education

Results

93% diversion rate  Recycle  1875 lbs  Compost  740 lbs  Trash  175 lbs

Coverage

Questions?  Office of Sustainability  317-278-1308  sustindy@iupui.edu  Facebook: @IUPUISustainability  Twitter: @IUPUISustain  Instagram: @IUPUISustain

Thank you!