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 Â鶹´«Ã½. 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 Â鶹´«Ã½ 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 Â鶹´«Ã½.
Have you noticed the recycling cubes yet?
Sorting and recycling is still encouraged for every Â鶹´«Ã½ user across the Â鶹´«Ã½, and the goal is to increase the waste recycling rate on Â鶹´«Ã½ from the current 64 percent to 70 percent by October 2025. Currently, 1,400 tons of waste are generated on Â鶹´«Ã½ per year.
At the heart of the recycling campaign is the idea that everyone can do their part to reduce waste by consuming critically. On the other hand, properly sorted waste does not go to waste, but can be utilized as new raw materials. This is a step towards a more sustainable future.
Do you already have a good idea or tip to improve waste recycling on Â鶹´«Ã½? 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 Â鶹´«Ã½.
Read more news
Strong results from the Research Council’s winter call
A total of 54 Aalto researchers received Academy Research Fellow or Academy Project funding from the Research Council of Finland. The total funding awarded to Aalto University amounts to 33.2 million euros.
Grants from Matti Lehti fund for the year 2026 awarded
The Matti Lehti fund has been donated to develop and encourage research, teaching and studies on digital information society in the School of Business
Aalto and European partners develop an international course in printed and flexible electronics
Unite! students searching for doctoral positions can now explore a dedicated category in the Unite! Catalogue for Students.