| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 51.70 |
| Liaison | Andrew DeMelia |
| Submission Date | July 5, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Bryant University
OP-23: Waste Diversion
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.97 / 3.00 |
Scott
Gauthier Manager, Custodial Operations Facilities |
Materials diverted from the solid waste landfill or incinerator:
Materials disposed in a solid waste landfill or incinerator :
A brief description of programs, policies, infrastructure investments, outreach efforts, and/or other factors that contributed to the diversion rate, including efforts made during the previous three years:
Bryant University is working hard to improve our ability to divert materials from our waste stream. Bryant continually works to improve our recycling program which currently includes commingled cans, bottles, cardboard, mixed paper, and textbooks. Bryant has recycling containers in all individual work spaces, student rooms, and all public areas including exterior entrances. During the past year Bryant has donated 343 pounds of office supplies and 1,843 pounds of clothing to Goodwill from the Green Office Clean-out and the End of Year Clean-out.
A brief description of any food donation programs employed by the institution:
When we have leftovers before a close, or after a large scale event, we donate to the local food banks. During the end of year move out, there is a collection program for students to donate nonperishable food items.
A brief description of any pre-consumer food waste composting program employed by the institution:
Currently no composting is set up.
A brief description of any post-consumer food waste composting program employed by the institution:
Bryant diverts its food waste by sending it to a pig farmer. Bryant also recycles its cooking oil, sending it to Newport Biodiesel.
Does the institution include the following materials in its waste diversion efforts?:
| Yes or No | |
| Paper, plastics, glass, metals, and other recyclable containers | Yes |
| Food donations | Yes |
| Food for animals | --- |
| Food composting | Yes |
| Cooking oil | Yes |
| Plant materials composting | --- |
| Animal bedding composting | --- |
| Batteries | Yes |
| Light bulbs | Yes |
| Toner/ink-jet cartridges | Yes |
| White goods (i.e. appliances) | --- |
| Laboratory equipment | Yes |
| Furniture | Yes |
| Residence hall move-in/move-out waste | Yes |
| Scrap metal | Yes |
| Pallets | Yes |
| Motor oil | Yes |
| Tires | Yes |
Other materials that the institution includes in its waste diversion efforts:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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