| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 83.26 |
| Liaison | Megan Litke |
| Submission Date | Feb. 12, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
American University
OP-18: Waste Diversion
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.96 / 3.00 |
Helen
Lee Sustaianbility Programs Intern Office of Sustainability |
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Materials recycled, composted, reused, donated, re-sold, or otherwise diverted :
2,101.31
Metric tons
None
Materials disposed in a solid waste landfill or incinerator :
1,109.49
Metric tons
None
A brief description of programs, policies, infrastructure investments, outreach efforts, and/or other factors that contributed to the diversion rate:
In 2010, AU adopted a Zero Waste Policy mandating the creation of a team to develop a plan for reducing and diverting 100% of the university's waste stream. Initiatives that advance our Zero Waste goal include: campus-wide recycling and organics collection, water bottle refill stations to reduce the need for purchasing bottled water, trayless dining venues, re-usable to-go containers, and the exclusion of plastic or paper bags at the campus convenience store and campus book store.
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Data is from calendar year 2013.
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.