| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.70 |
| Liaison | Aaron Durnbaugh |
| Submission Date | Jan. 17, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Loyola University Chicago
IN-4: Innovation 4
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Aaron
Durnbaugh Director of Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
The purpose of the Compost Collection Network is to catalyze businesses and institutions to participate in a commercial compost program.
Loyola started composting in 2012 in one dining hall and learned a tremendous amount for what a successful compost program entails. We launched the Compost Collection Network to share these best practices to our neighboring business community and other Chicago institutions as well as to increase the economy of scale and help grow the compost market.
Our goal is to make composting easy for businesses and institutions. Loyola staff and students offer the following to Compost Collection Network participants:
Consultation in choosing a compost hauler
Support with compost program launch, including initial staff training, the monitoring of the program to reduce contamination, and education to customers
Essential supplies such as biodegradable liners, signage, and indoor bins
Calculation of environmental benefits such as CO2 reduced
Cost sharing of compost services is possible until funds last or until the program concludes
So far, we have three restaurants, one grocery store, and one museum participating, and this has resulted in over 21 tons of food scraps diverted from landfills.
A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):
Over 21 tons of food scraps diverted from landfills. Grant funding that allows sustainability staff and student internship experience for Loyola.
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
Which of the following STARS subcategories does the innovation most closely relate to? (Select all that apply up to a maximum of five):
| Yes or No | |
| Curriculum | No |
| Research | No |
| Campus Engagement | No |
| Public Engagement | Yes |
| Air & Climate | No |
| Buildings | No |
| Dining Services | No |
| Energy | No |
| Grounds | No |
| Purchasing | No |
| Transportation | No |
| Waste | Yes |
| Water | Yes |
| Coordination, Planning & Governance | No |
| Diversity & Affordability | No |
| Health, Wellbeing & Work | No |
| Investment | No |
Other topic(s) that the innovation relates to that are not listed above:
The website URL where information about the innovation is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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