Event Title
Increasing Composting in GVSU Campus Dining
Presentation Type
Oral and/or Visual Presentation
Presenter Major(s)
Natural Resource Management
Mentor Information
C. "Griff" Griffin
Department
Biology
Location
Kirkhof Center 1142
Start Date
11-4-2012 3:00 PM
Keywords
Environment
Abstract
Waste stations in campus dining operations have caused confusion among patrons. Landfill, compost and recycle receptacles display vague signs depicting proper waste disposal. This insufficient effort has led to the contamination of compost with non-compostable material. The use of plastic lids and bags has added to the amount of non-compostable waste mistakenly disposed of. This study will evaluate and enhance current methods relating to waste disposal. To determine the composition of waste generated in several dining locations, bags containing compost and landfill waste will be weighed and sorted. After one week, new signs depicting proper waste disposal will be placed on tables and waste stations in chosen locations. I expect to see an increase in the amount of compost generated, less landfill waste and evidence of proper disposal following a second evaluation. Suggestions for further improvement of waste stations will be offered to the dining community following the study.
Increasing Composting in GVSU Campus Dining
Kirkhof Center 1142
Waste stations in campus dining operations have caused confusion among patrons. Landfill, compost and recycle receptacles display vague signs depicting proper waste disposal. This insufficient effort has led to the contamination of compost with non-compostable material. The use of plastic lids and bags has added to the amount of non-compostable waste mistakenly disposed of. This study will evaluate and enhance current methods relating to waste disposal. To determine the composition of waste generated in several dining locations, bags containing compost and landfill waste will be weighed and sorted. After one week, new signs depicting proper waste disposal will be placed on tables and waste stations in chosen locations. I expect to see an increase in the amount of compost generated, less landfill waste and evidence of proper disposal following a second evaluation. Suggestions for further improvement of waste stations will be offered to the dining community following the study.