Maarintie 8 as a pilot for the recycling campaign

A recycling and sorting campaign was launched in Aalto community in October 2024, to increase the recycling rate on campus. Maarintie 8 was chosen as the pilot building for the sorting campaign in early spring 2025. The sorting points in the building were improved, when more extensive sorting options were introduced to the lobbies on each floor, and individual mixed waste bins were removed from the halls and offices. This solution was decided on because paper is used less often in office work. In addition, plastic and cardboard collection has been requested in the campus survey and the feedback received from the sorting campaign.

Maarintie 8 was selected as the pilot building for the campaign based on its suitable size and the number of people working and studying in the building. We also received enthusiastic suggestions from the building's users on how recycling rates could be easily improved by adjusting the sorting points in the lobbies and other shared areas. The aim is to collect information and experiences, and to continue with the changes to the sorting points elsewhere on campus.

Do you already have a good idea or tip to improve waste recycling on campus? Leave it below this article (logged in users) or write to us at info-acre@aalto.fi. If necessary, tips can be used to make a very quick impact on recycling on campus.