| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.10 |
| Liaison | Ciara Tennis |
| Submission Date | Jan. 11, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Eastern Connecticut State University
OP-23: Waste Diversion
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.15 / 3.00 |
Renee
Theroux-Keech Interim Director Office of Facilities Management & Planning |
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:
For the past three years Eastern has been focused on reducing move out waste to encourage students to reuse or donate unwanted items that are in fair or good condition. In 2012 there were about 500 items donated totaling $3057. In 2013 items donated valued $2327. In 2014 items donated totaled $2117.50, and in 2015 there were 1,256 items donated at the total value of $4,160.00
A brief description of any food donation programs employed by the institution:
At certain times of the year there may be an employee food donation request for the Willimantic Covenant Soup Kitchen. Also, Eastern participates in a food donation program called Project Clean Plate. The program teaches students not to waste food in the all-you-can-eat dining area. They take the amount of reduced food waste and donate the usable food to the local Willimantic Covenant Soup Kitchen.
A brief description of any pre-consumer food waste composting program employed by the institution:
Eastern Connecticut State University does not participate in composting.
A brief description of any post-consumer food waste composting program employed by the institution:
Eastern Connecticut State University does not participate in composting.
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 | No |
| Food composting | No |
| Cooking oil | Yes |
| Plant materials composting | Yes |
| Animal bedding composting | No |
| Batteries | Yes |
| Light bulbs | Yes |
| Toner/ink-jet cartridges | Yes |
| White goods (i.e. appliances) | Yes |
| Laboratory equipment | Yes |
| Furniture | Yes |
| Residence hall move-in/move-out waste | Yes |
| Scrap metal | Yes |
| Pallets | No |
| 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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