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University of Kassel wants to reduce paper consumption
Image: University of KasselIn addition, stickers are to be affixed to the paper towel dispensers in toilets calling for economical paper consumption. The stickers have already been installed in LEO on a trial basis. These plans implement two projects of the "Ecological Sustainability" ideas competition of the University of North Hesse.
The changeover of user computers and printing and copying stations in the UB will begin on April 23 and is expected to be completed by April 27. Those who still want to print or copy on one side can simply change the settings.
The "Ecological Sustainability" ideas competition was held last summer semester. Students David Thierer, Frederik Beer and Marcel Werner were awarded first prize in the "User Behavior" category. Their ideas are now being applied in practice. Every year, around 15 million sheets of printer paper and 24 million sheets of towel paper are consumed at the university in North Hesse. The new projects are intended to reduce these consumption figures and thus sharpen the University of Kassel's environmental profile.
The measure is part of the university's sustainability strategy. The aim is to develop all areas of the university into a sustainable organization. Numerous other projects at many locations contribute to the university's sustainability: For example, construction work will soon begin on a photovoltaic system on a roof at the Wilhelmshöher Allee site.
Further information: www.uni-kassel.de/go/nachhaltigeuni
Contact:
Nathalie Schnell
University of Kassel
Occupational Safety and Environmental Protection
Phone: +49 561 804-2519
E-mail: n.schnell[at]uni-kassel[dot]de