| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 35.62 |
| Liaison | Allison Jenks |
| Submission Date | Sept. 7, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
New Mexico State University
Tier2-5: Compost
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
joni
newcomer Mgr. Env. Policy and Sustainability Facilities and Services |
Does the institution compost or mulch waste from grounds keeping, including grass trimmings?:
A brief description of the composting or mulching program:
Our composting program on camus encompases the composting of all plant material harvested from mowers and tree and shrub trimmings. We have a 2-acre composting facility that has the following: a shaker, winrow turner, and its own water supply to make approximatly 300 tons of compost a year. Once composted, all product is reapplied on campus to turf and shrub beds. We also have two Certified Compost Facilitators.
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
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