Recycling

Drop-off site for materials that can be reprocessed or refilled. Includes businesses that buy, work with or sell products made from recycled materials, information resources, and good examples of recycled materials in use.

Bogleha' / Hamilton Street recycling and reuse facility - Consider how land use could be adjusted to increase space for recycling and provide a facility that supports community reuse.

Dunoon has a brilliant selection of charity shops that contribute to the development of a more circular economy at a local level. However, a trip to Bogleha Recycling centre highlights the many missed opportunities for more items to be diverted from landfill and reused locally. There are some fantastic examples across Scotland of reuse centres co-located at amenity sites as a result of partnerships between local authorities and the third sector. These operations create green jobs and training opportunities alongside the provision of affordable goods for their community. The current amenities site at Bogleha’ does not have space to allow for expansion.

Ecole Hydro citoyenne. Ecole fondamentale libre Saint-Victor - Saint-Joseph

Ecole qui participe aux classes d'eau et a participé au projet Mon école hydro-citoyenne. Les élèves ont mis en place deux projets en faveur de l'eau #agirpourleau. 1. Préserver l'eau de la pollution en installant des poubelles de tris et en sensibilisant la communauté scolaire . 2. Favoriser le stockage d'eau dans les végétaux (évapotranspiration) et l'infiltration de l'eau dans le sol, en demandant au PO de prendre soin d'un petit bout de jardin et en installant des bacs de culture dans leur cours bétonnée (création d'ilots de fraicheur).

Times Square

Times Square, one of the busiest tourist destinations in the world, faces significant waste management challenges due to its high foot traffic, fast food consumption, and entertainment industry. Overflowing trash bins, excessive single-use plastics, and improper recycling are common issues. The area's bright lights and bustling streets attract millions of visitors daily, contributing to a constant cycle of waste buildup. Despite the presence of trash cans and recycling bins, improper disposal and littering remain a major concern. Addressing these challenges requires improved recycling infrastructure, increased public awareness, and stricter enforcement of waste regulations to keep Times Square clean and sustainable.

Grand Central

Grand Central Terminal, a historic transportation hub and architectural marvel, faces unique waste management challenges due to its 750,000 daily commuters and visitors. The constant flow of travelers, numerous food vendors, and retail establishments creates significant waste streams that often overwhelm existing disposal systems. While the terminal maintains a relatively clean appearance thanks to dedicated maintenance staff, behind-the-scenes waste sorting and recycling efforts struggle to keep pace with volume. Our mapping reveals hotspots near food courts and main concourses where improved bin placement, clearer signage, and strategic waste collection points could dramatically improve recycling rates and reduce contamination. Grand Central represents a perfect opportunity to demonstrate how efficient waste management systems can function effectively even in high-traffic urban environments.