Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 75.37
Liaison Suchi Daniels
Submission Date Jan. 14, 2014
Executive Letter Download

STARS v1.2

University of South Florida (Tampa)
OP-17: Waste Reduction

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.00 / 5.00 Suchi Urs Daniels, RA, LEED AP BD + C,
Quality Assurance Program Manager/Project Manager
Facilities Planning
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Weight of materials recycled, 2005 baseline year :
846.69 Tons

Weight of materials composted, 2005 baseline year :
0 Tons

Weight of materials disposed as garbage, 2005 baseline year :
387.19 Tons

Weight of materials recycled, performance year :
892 Tons

Weight of materials composted, performance year :
20 Tons

Weight of materials disposed as garbage, performance year :
2,527 Tons

List the start and end dates of the waste reduction performance year:
June 2011-June 2012

On-campus residents, 2005:
4,229

Non-residential/commuter full-time students, faculty, and staff members, 2005:
13,488

Non-residential/commuter part-time students, faculty, and staff members, 2005:
11,997

On-campus residents, performance year:
5,123

Non-residential/commuter full-time students, faculty, and staff members, performance year:
32,172

Non-residential/commuter part-time students, faculty, and staff members, performance year:
15,014

Time period for weighted campus user (list the consecutive 12 month period that most closely overlaps with waste reduction performance year):
June 2011-June 2012

Indication of whether institution has a stated commitment to waste-reduction goals, such as zero waste:
Yes

A brief description of the plan of action to achieve waste reduction goals:

The success of any waste minimization program is dependent on the users of chemicals. It is imperative that members of the University community are aware of the hazards and disposal costs for the material they purchase and seeking to minimize the waste they are generating.
1) Seek a solid commitment from upper management to support a waste minimization
program.
2) Evaluate your current waste minimization efforts.
3) Determine potential innovations to reduce waste.
4) Set goals – both short and long term.
5) Train and supervise employees to properly implement waste minimization
techniques.
6) Continue to review and revise your waste minimization plan to maintain relevance
and enthusiasm.

Waste Minimization Guide for University of South Florida from the Division of Environmental Health and Safety:


The website URL where information about the institution’s waste reduction initiatives is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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