| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.20 |
| Liaison | Eric Boles |
| Submission Date | March 8, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Arkansas
OP-22: Waste Minimization
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.34 / 5.00 |
Gary
Enzor manager Razorback Recycling |
Waste generated::
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Materials recycled | 593.20 Tons | 408.50 Tons |
| Materials composted | 69.30 Tons | 0 Tons |
| Materials reused, donated or re-sold | 22.22 Tons | 0 Tons |
| Materials disposed in a solid waste landfill or incinerator | 1,074 Tons | 1,079.40 Tons |
Figures needed to determine "Weighted Campus Users”::
| Performance Year | Baseline Year | |
| Number of residential students | 6,012 | 4,551 |
| Number of residential employees | 187 | 0 |
| Number of in-patient hospital beds | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time equivalent enrollment | 23,585 | 14,814 |
| Full-time equivalent of employees | 4,553 | 3,747 |
| Full-time equivalent of distance education students | 2,019 | 1,342 |
Start and end dates of the performance year and baseline year (or three-year periods):
| Start Date | End Date | |
| Performance Year | July 1, 2015 | June 30, 2016 |
| Baseline Year | July 1, 2008 | June 30, 2009 |
A brief description of when and why the waste generation baseline was adopted:
This waste generation baseline was established during the 2011 academic year. The 2008 baseline is representative of waste efforts prior to the adoption of University of Arkansas' Zero Waste Initiative.
A brief description of any (non-food) waste audits employed by the institution:
Yearly waste audits have been performed by Kessler Consulting and the University of Arkansas Office for Sustainability.
A brief description of any institutional procurement policies designed to prevent waste:
The UA is currently developing more robust policies around procurement with the end in mind.
A brief description of any surplus department or formal office supplies exchange program that facilitates reuse of materials:
Surplus University Property manages the re-use of furniture and other durable goods on campus.
A brief description of the institution's efforts to make materials available online by default rather than printing them:
Blackboard, Dropbox, PIGS and other programs limit the use of paper on campus.
A brief description of any limits on paper and ink consumption employed by the institution:
A PrintSmart management system is in place. Students are given a 'free printing limit' each semester, then must pay for copies at university printers.
A brief description of any programs employed by the institution to reduce residence hall move-in/move-out waste:
Housing asks local charities to submit applications to be considered for an end of the year collection. A student group helps select the charity that collects all student donations after move out.
A brief description of any other (non-food) waste minimization strategies employed by the institution:
A brief description of any food waste audits employed by the institution:
A brief description of any programs and/or practices to track and reduce pre-consumer food waste in the form of kitchen food waste, prep waste and spoilage:
A brief description of programs and/or practices to track and reduce post-consumer food waste:
Trayless dining is now the only option at all five food courts on campus. This had dramatic cost and waste savings.
A brief description of the institution's provision of reusable and/or third party certified compostable to-go containers for to-go food and beverage items (in conjunction with a composting program):
A brief description of the institution's provision of reusable service ware for “dine in” meals and reusable and/or third party certified compostable service ware for to-go meals (in conjunction with a composting program):
A brief description of any discounts offered to customers who use reusable containers (e.g. mugs) instead of disposable or compostable containers in to-go food service operations:
Project Green Thumb mugs may be purchased from campus retail locations for re-filling/re-use. Customers may also bring in their own cups.
A brief description of other dining services waste minimization programs and initiatives:
The website URL where information about the institution’s waste minimization initiatives is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.