Happy New Year Humber! 

Waste is a problem at Humber and across Canada. On campus, we throw away approximately 7,000 disposable coffee cups every day. We need your help to reduce waste; make it your resolution this year (and every year) to bring your reusable mugs and throw coffee cups in the garbage.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Why are coffee cups not recyclable?

Coffee cups have a wax lining which makes the cup waterproof, but makes it difficult for the cup to be recycled. The coffee cup belongs in the garbage bin while the non-black plastic coffee cup lid goes in the recycling bin, and the paper sleeve goes in paper bin.  

Why do I sort my waste differently at home than at Humber?

Different cities have different methods for recycling or composting. Humber College follows the same sorting practices as the City of Toronto, so if you aren’t sure how to sort your waste at Humber, download the TOwaste app or ask the Waste Wizard online and see what goes where.

Is Humber’s waste being sorted?

You may notice custodial staff taking one bag from a recycling bin and one bag from a garbage bin and placing it in the same black bin. The custodial staff are being efficient by collecting all the bags at once and sorting them at the back of the college. The custodial staff are trained to identify bags that are too contaminated to be recycled (i.e., they have too much liquids or organic matter in them) and they place those bags in the garbage.

What can I do to reduce waste?

Bring a reusable mug and cutlery. If you bring your reusable mug, you will get a discount on your coffee at any retailer across the college!

Humberthropocene

Humber Galleries is working with Toronto artist Anya Mielniczek on a new installation at the North Campus, Humberthropocene, from January 13-17. We are inviting Humber College community members (students, faculty and support staff) to work with her and become part of the project. This is a unique opportunity to be involved in the production of a custom art work for Humber College and help facilitate participants. Volunteers are needed to assist in various aspects of the production, such as collaging, gluing, and sorting.

Location: North Campus, LRC Concourse

Date/time: January 13-17, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

How to apply: RSVP to galleries@humber.ca with time and dates you would like to participate.

Welcome back and all the best for 2020!

Thanks to everyone who participated in our annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Fridays, we had a lot of fun and love seeing everyone come by wearing their sweaters, shirts, hats, dresses and suits!  

We look forward to serving you in 2020!

See you over at Gourmet Express!

Recipe from Michailla: Green Smoothie

This recipe comes from Michailla, a third-year student completing the Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle program. She runs a food page on Instagram (@nutritioneats_) to share yummy recipes and connect with other foodies around the world.

This smoothie is super simple and tasty, and it’s such an easy way to get your greens in. You can also replace the fresh spinach and kale with frozen - that way you always have it on hand and limit any chance of spoiled greens!  

Ingredients:

• handful of spinach⠀
• handful of kale ⠀
• 1/2 green apple⠀
• 1/2 banana ⠀
• 1 date (take the pit out)⠀
• 1 cup of frozen mango and pineapple mix ( or half a cup of each) 
• splash of orange juice 
• splash of water ⠀
• splash of mango juice ⠀

Method:

1. Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth. The amount of liquid may vary depending on how large your cup is and your preferred smoothie thickness. 
2. Top with granola and goji berries or whatever toppings you would like!