| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 68.39 |
| Liaison | Sam Lubow |
| Submission Date | June 29, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Stanford University
OP-18: Waste Diversion
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.73 / 3.00 |
Jiffy
Vermylen Sustainability Coordinator Sustainability & Energy Management / Office of Sustainability |
Materials recycled, composted, reused, donated, re-sold, or otherwise diverted :
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:
Stanford University's Waste Reduction and Recycling Program was established 30 years ago and reaches all areas of campus. Over 5000 carefully-signed recycling bins are in place on campus including each building, all residence halls, and numerous outdoor gathering points. Food waste is collected from all dining halls, cafes, and housing areas. Stanford established a special event recycling and composting program. Yard trimmings are collected from the Grounds Department. Numerous outreach and educational opportunities are provided to all stakeholders on campus. Staff work with students on special projects and Stanford has participated in the nationwide RecycleMania competition each year since 2007.
For more information, please visit the following websites:
http://bgm.stanford.edu/home_pssi_main
http://sustainable.stanford.edu/waste
http://sustainable.stanford.edu/be_cardinal_green_recyclemania
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Please note that Stanford's waste diversion programs started in the 1970s, and significant progress with respect to diversion has occurred since 2000 not the 2005 baseline required for this credit.
Please note that Stanford's waste diversion programs started in the 1970s, and significant progress with respect to diversion has occurred since 2000 not the 2005 baseline required for this credit.
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