Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 53.22
Liaison Jay Price
Submission Date March 3, 2023

STARS v2.2

University of Tennessee at Knoxville
IN-50: Innovation D

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.50 / 0.50 Jessica GerberDolan
Data Analyst
Facilities Services
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Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
UT Compost Facility

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:

The Compost Facility is making huge strides on campus to reduce the amount of organic waste in landfills. Composting is a process that turns organic material into a valuable nutrient-rich soil additive that can be used to fertilize campus gardens and green spaces. In 2021, UT composted over 730 tons of food waste, animal waste, and landscaping debris.


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:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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