Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 59.08
Liaison John Pumilio
Submission Date July 17, 2013
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STARS v1.2

Colgate University
OP-T2-23: Landscape Waste Composting

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 John Pumilio
Director of Sustainability
Sustainability Office
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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:
All of Colgate's grass trimmings are mulched up during the mowing process, we do not collect clippings. Furthermore, all tree limbs and yard waste is collected, chipped, and used to provide energy in our wood-fired boiler.

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The percentage of landscape waste that is mulched or composted onsite:
100

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The percentage of landscape waste that is mulched or composted off-site:
100

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The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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