Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 46.66
Liaison Meghna Tare
Submission Date Feb. 1, 2013
Executive Letter Download

STARS v1.2

University of Texas at Arlington
OP-T2-23: Landscape Waste Composting

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 Meghna Tare
Director
Office of Sustainability
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Does the institution compost or mulch waste from grounds keeping, including grass trimmings?:
Yes

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A brief description of the composting or mulching program:
UT Arlington's award-winning composting program is not only practical and environmentally-friendly but is an outstanding learning tool and model for others considering similar programs. Items that can be and are collected and composted include: 1. Coffee grounds and paper coffee filters 2. Fruit Peels and Skins 3. Leftover Salads 4. Boiled Eggshells

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The percentage of landscape waste that is mulched or composted onsite:
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The percentage of landscape waste that is mulched or composted off-site:
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The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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