| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.58 |
| Liaison | Brad Spanbauer |
| Submission Date | Sept. 12, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
OP-23: Waste Diversion
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.53 / 3.00 |
Brian
Kermath Sustainability Director Sustainability Office |
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Materials diverted from the solid waste landfill or incinerator:
940.32
Tons
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Materials disposed in a solid waste landfill or incinerator :
904.02
Tons
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A brief description of programs, policies, infrastructure investments, outreach efforts, and/or other factors that contributed to the diversion rate, including efforts made during the previous three years:
We have had a strong Recyclemania effort since 2008. Recycling containers are generally co-located with trash containers. In December 2014 the city of Oshkosh and campus community switched to single-stream recycling. Recycling containers generally have restrictive tops to help distinguish them from landfill containers. Community Advisers (peer-to-peer student educators) have promoted recycling in residence halls. Dining Services have greatly reduced food waste, which was sent to the landfill before 2012.
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A brief description of any food donation programs employed by the institution:
When practical, food is sent to the Oshkosh Community Food Pantry. In particular, prepared foods and ingredients are sent there prior to closing services for breaks.
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A brief description of any pre-consumer food waste composting program employed by the institution:
Organic waste from kitchens are collected and delivered to a commercial-scale anaerobic biodigester. The solids from the biodigester are sent to commercial composters, or to local farms and landscaping companies for use as a soil amendment.
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A brief description of any post-consumer food waste composting program employed by the institution:
Post-consumer food waste is collected in the Blackhawk Commons, the buffet style dining hall. This organic waste is collected with the use of a food pulper and then delivered to a commercial-scale anaerobic biodigester. The solids from the biodigester are sent to commercial composters, or to local farms and landscaping companies for use as a soil amendment.
Does the institution include the following materials in its waste diversion efforts?:
| Yes or No | |
| Paper, plastics, glass, metals, and other recyclable containers | Yes |
| Food donations | Yes |
| Food for animals | No |
| Food composting | Yes |
| Cooking oil | Yes |
| Plant materials composting | Yes |
| Animal bedding composting | No |
| Batteries | Yes |
| Light bulbs | Yes |
| Toner/ink-jet cartridges | Yes |
| White goods (i.e. appliances) | Yes |
| Laboratory equipment | Yes |
| Furniture | Yes |
| Residence hall move-in/move-out waste | Yes |
| Scrap metal | Yes |
| Pallets | Yes |
| Motor oil | Yes |
| Tires | Yes |
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Other materials that the institution includes in its waste diversion efforts:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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