Environmentally-friendly actions
A SUSTAINABLE CAMPUS: RECYCLING'S AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3...
The Saint-Martin d'Hères-Gières University Campus is renowned for its exceptional and well-preserved environment.
The Direction de l'Aménagement Durable manages the campus sustainably, favoring biodiversity, and enforcing a "triple zero" policy of zero chemicals, zero waste and zero watering!
There are specific rules for sorting waste for residents and users of the university campus. Sort it out before you throw it out!
>Download the map of collection points on the university campus
WASTE SORTING IN THE CITY
Living in the city? From gray and brown bins to green bins, compost boxes, and waste sorting centers... It's easy to get lost.
Follow the guide to find out how to sort your waste in the rest of the city of Grenoble.
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Find out more: How to sort my waste
REDUCING WASTE
Every inhabitant in the city of Grenoble produces on average half a ton of waste per year.
Every second, 7kg of waste are created by the 440,000 residents of the city.
Grenoble-Alpes Métropole has launched a waste prevention program.
- Find out more: Reducing waste
Eco-Student
Get into the habit of upcycling them!
From repairs, to customization, donations, resale, drop-off at recycling centers or collection points, there are lots of different solutions available.
Upcycling centers are on-hand throughout the year at their premises to collect worn-out belongings, repairing and restyling them if needed. Various structures then resell these refurbished items.
See the mini upcycling directory to find donation points.
Repair Café: The low-cost, environmentally friendly solution
Expert volunteers are also on hand at Repair Cafés, ready to share their knowledge and repair skills for all sorts of items.
Stop throwing things away! Go and repair them in one of the nombreuses boutiques in the city!.