Biological waste on the rise – the importance of effective waste management

The quantity of "biological" waste is constantly on the rise. In 2018, the volume collected at the Institut Pasteur came to 232.37 tons.

The graphic below provides further information about the biological waste produced in 2018.

There is a dedicated Webcampus page about the management of biological waste

On this page, you can download:

The Guide to recycling biological waste

A poster – Recycling and waste management guidelines for biological wasteYou can also find a list of various consumables associated with biological waste.

"Green Campus" is an initiative to promote and strengthen environmentally friendly practices. It is part of the "Responsible Campus" program.

For further information: campus-vert@pasteur.fr