Assignment 2.3: Formal Progress Report

Memorandum

TO:               Dr. Erika Paterson

FROM:         Andree Coschizza,

DATE:          November 16, 2019

SUBJECT:   Progress Report – Determining the Feasibility of a Recycling/Waste Reduction Program at University Village Food Court

This progress report outlines the aspects of a Final Report concerning the Feasibility of a Recycling/Waste Reduction Program at the University Village Food Court.

1. Audience

The University Endowment Lands (UEL) is comprised of four different neighborhood zones: A, B, C, and D, where the University Village Food Court (UVFC) is situated. The intended audience of this report is Mojan Nozari, Claire Huxtable, and Dan Johnstone, who sit on the Community Advisory Council representing Zone D. The Community Advisory Council advises the University Endowment Lands Manager (John Braman) on issues involving cost, quality and capacity of community services in the UEL.

2. Purpose

The purpose of this report is to determine the feasibility of a recycling/waste reduction program at the University Village Food Court. This report will outline recommendations of alternatives for non-recyclable food containers, and recommendations for a recycling program.

3. Significance

A recycling/waste reduction program at UVFC lies in accordance with UBC’s zero-waste initiative. UBC is hoping to divert 80% of waste from landfills by 2020, and is implementing a Zero Waste Foodware Strategy that comes into effect September 2020 (encompassing all restaurants on UBC campus). While the Zero Waste Foodware Strategy outlines some general alternatives for non-recyclable containers, this report will recommend a specific strategy for the University Village Food Court.

4. Research Plan
   • Primary Data Sources:
     • Survey of customers of the University Village Food Court (see attachment)
     • Interview of University Village Food Court restaurant owners (see attachment)
       • sent in letter format
     • Observations of recycling strategies at similar food courts
   • Secondary Data Sources:
     • Research into alternatives for single-use containers
   • Media:
     • Diagram of UVFC location
     • Diagrams of single-use containers (ex. life-cycle of Styrofoam)
     • Tables detailing alternatives to single-use containers

Writing Schedule

• Nov. 16: all interviews/surveys written
• Nov. 18: interview delivered to recipients, survey open for answering
• Nov. 20: complete research on single-use container alternatives
• Nov. 24: complete observations on recycling programs
• Nov. 28: collect and analyze data from survey/interview
• Dec. 4: Formal Report Draft due (all elements required of draft completed)
• Dec. 15: Edit Formal Report
• Dec. 19: Formal Report due

If you have any further questions about my report, please don’t hesitate to contact me. I look forward to hearing your feedback.

Thank you.

Attachment: UFVC Customer Survey

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeBULwLqt0-sFFb5EkXE9aCtTIvCgjX0DGpNW-DEusbYoJQcg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Attachment: 301 UVFC interview letter