Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 83.26
Liaison Megan Litke
Submission Date Feb. 12, 2014
Executive Letter Download

STARS v1.2

American University
OP-T2-23: Landscape Waste Composting

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 Mark Feist
Assistant Director Grounds, Vehicle Maintenance & Support Services
Facilities Management
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Does the institution compost or mulch waste from grounds keeping, including grass trimmings?:
Yes

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A brief description of the composting or mulching program:
AU partners with Recycled Green to collect, compost, and return 100% of AU’s yard waste and apply it as an organic fertilizer on campus grounds.

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The percentage of landscape waste that is mulched or composted onsite:
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The percentage of landscape waste that is mulched or composted off-site:
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The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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