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CTMC enhances green efforts with single stream recycle program


Central Texas Medical Center (CTMC) recently became a little bit greener through the launch of a Single Stream Recycle Program, named for the fact that recyclable items do not have to be sorted. Glass, plastic, cans, paper and any item made out of recyclable material may be collected in one container.

According to CTMC Director of Environmental Services Cindy Kalb, cardboard boxes are the only items that will be kept separate from the other recycled materials.


“We are sorting the cardboard out because we now have a cardboard baler, and we will be able to sell the bales back for money to offset the rental of our equipment,” Kalb said.

A green recycle dumpster has been installed behind the hospital where the recycled materials are now being placed. Departments within the facility that choose to recycle have been provided with containers and green recycle bags to put in them. The bags are picked up periodically by CTMC’s waste and linen technicians.

CTMC’s green efforts date back to 2008 when the hospital became smoke-free. In 2009, the hospital created a Green Team dedicated to making the facility as environmentally friendly as possible. In 2010, CTMC was recognized for its green efforts in the Austin Business Journal’s Going Green Business Awards. The same year, CTMC was named the first ever Green Business of the Year by the San Marcos Chamber of Commerce.

The hospital’s earth-friendly efforts have included all eco-friendly disposable ware in the hospital’s Café, more and more paper items replaced by online services for associates including job applications, pay checks, newsletters and other formally printed collaterals, as well as the addition of special parking for bicycles and motorcycles.

In addition, the hospital replaced its ceiling lights with eco-friendly lighting and implemented drought and eco-friendly landscaping when developing new garden spaces.

For more information about CTMC’s green initiative, visit www.ctmc.org.

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