Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 47.63
Liaison Stephen Ellis
Submission Date Dec. 14, 2011
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Boston University
OP-T2-23: Compost

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 Dennis Carlberg
Associate Vice President for Sustainability
BU Sustainability
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Does the institution compost or mulch waste from grounds keeping, including grass trimmings?:
Yes

A brief description of the composting or mulching program:

Boston University began composting yard waste in 2008. In 2010 BU composted 100% or 214 tons of yard waste from the Charles River Campus. Waste from tree removal (typically after major storm events) is being explored.


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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