Overall Rating Reporter - expired
Overall Score
Liaison Jean Wu
Submission Date Aug. 5, 2013
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Franklin University Switzerland
OP-T2-23: Landscape Waste Composting

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete Reporter Domenico LaGamba
Director of Physical Plant
Office of Finance and Administration
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Does the institution compost or mulch waste from grounds keeping, including grass trimmings?:
Yes

A brief description of the composting or mulching program:

The waste produced during landscaping, including grass cuttings, tree branches, and leaves, is moved to one of three compost stations on campus. The compost moves between three stations as it ages. Once the compost is ready for reuse, it is either applied as fertilizer to grounds, or sold to third parties.


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

The percentage of landscape waste that is mulched or composted off-site:
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The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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