Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 69.71
Liaison Alex Davis
Submission Date Feb. 28, 2014
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.0

Arizona State University
IN-2: Innovation 2

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 1.00 Betty Lombardo
Manager
University Sustainability Practices
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Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Comprehensive Zero Waste Program

A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:

A program of aversion, recycling, organic materials management and re-uses, totaling 50 projects, that will result in 90%+ diversion from landfill within two years of initiation.


A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):

ASU diverts 40 tons of food scraps monthly from four dining halls, and achieves 70%+ diversion from each of our Sun Devil athletics events.


A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
Which of the following STARS subcategories does the innovation most closely relate to? (Select all that apply up to a maximum of five):
Yes or No
Curriculum No
Research No
Campus Engagement No
Public Engagement No
Air & Climate No
Buildings No
Dining Services No
Energy No
Grounds No
Purchasing No
Transportation No
Waste Yes
Water No
Coordination, Planning & Governance No
Diversity & Affordability No
Health, Wellbeing & Work No
Investment No

Other topic(s) that the innovation relates to that are not listed above:
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The website URL where information about the innovation is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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