Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 65.39
Liaison Patrice Langevin
Submission Date March 3, 2023

STARS v2.2

Pitzer College
IN-48: Innovation B

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.50 / 0.50 Patrice Langevin
Associate Vice President of Facilities & Capital Projects
Facilities and Capital Projects
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Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Big Mouth Solar Smart Waste Trash and Recycling Compactors

A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
Pitzer College purchased 4 trash and recycling compactors that are solar operated along with WIFI notifications for when containers need to be emptied. The manufacturer is Big Belly and our students, staff and faculty get a kick out of inputting trash or recycling and seeing the containers compact down the trash and recycling, thus greatly reducing the footprint of the items.

Optional Fields

A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
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The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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