| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.78 |
| Liaison | Monika Kamboures |
| Submission Date | April 10, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
OP-T2-8: PostConsumer Food Waste Composting
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Sara
Lafia Sustainability Student Assistant Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies |
Does the institution have a postconsumer food waste composting program?:
A brief description of the postconsumer food waste composting program:
In partnership with Burrtec waste industries, Los Olivos Dining Commons is saving both money and the environment by diverting food waste from landfills to an off-site composing program managed by Burrtec. Trash is divided into three general categories comprising recyclables, food scraps, and miscellaneous trash. All food including fruits and vegetables, breads, meats, bones, and dairy are composted by the campus’ trash hauler, Burrtec. Kitchen scraps from food preparation, uneaten food and leftover food from diners are thrown into biodegradable trash bags and a separate outdoor bin. Cal Poly's composting initiative has diverted ten cubic yards of garbage per week from the landfill, or nearly 2,100 cubic yards per year. Several other campus venues are in the queue to participate in this program, including The Restaurant at Kellogg Ranch, the Farm Store, and Kellogg West Conference Center and Hotel.
The percentage of overall meals for which postconsumer composting is available:
The percentage of meal plan meals for which postconsumer composting is available:
The percentage of retail facilities for which postconsumer composting is available:
The percentage of conference meals for which postconsumer composting is available:
The website URL where information about the composting program is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Los Olivos Recognized
http://polycentric.csupomona.edu/2012/12/los_olivos_honored/#.U0W_dqhSZKY
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