Waste Separation at the HZ campus in Vlissingen

The HZ Green Office created a four-way trash separation system that focuses on separating four different waste streams: Paper Cups, Paper, General Waste, and Organic Waste. The paper cups waste stream will no longer be recycled. As of March 1st, 2021, plastic will be recycled. Plastic waste counts for more than half of the HZ student body and staff's waste.

The four-way trash separation system

The four-way trash separation system initiative is interconnected to the SDG 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities, since HZ aims to create a sustainable and resilient environment. Sustainable waste management systems help keep the cities clean, and it creates a healthy environment for people to live in.