The University of Edinburgh diverts about 85% of its waste from landfill. Of the goods that are recycled, avoiding contamination is crucial to maintaining the quality of the recycling stream.

Learn how recycling works at The University of Edinburgh and some of the most common contaminants in the recycling stream.

For more information visit http://www.sustainability.ed.ac.uk/wasteapp/

Contributors:
Fleur Ruckley, Waste and Environmental Manager, The University of Edinburgh
John Gilmour, Biffa Commercial Manager, Scotland & Northern Ireland

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