| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.39 |
| Liaison | Marianella Franklin |
| Submission Date | Aug. 28, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
OP-23: Waste Diversion
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.21 / 3.00 |
Eric
Delgado Asst Dir Facilities Programs and Services Facilities Management |
Materials diverted from the solid waste landfill or incinerator:
Materials disposed in a solid waste landfill or incinerator :
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:
The facilities department provides containers and designated areas for
recyclable materials throughout the campus. these materials are collected
on a daily basis and classified on our recycle collection designated
area in our facilities yard.
Additionally, UTPA's Institutional Energy and Management Plan provides direction for the disposal of incandescent lights.
A brief description of any food donation programs employed by the institution:
The UTPA Student Food Pantry's mission is to assist students in need at UTPA by providing food supplements to those who have been impacted by financial problems/conditions and subsequently are experiencing difficulty meeting their basic need of adequate nutrition. The Food Pantry will gather, store, and distribute nonperishable food supplements to students in a manner that respects the dignity and worth of every student. The Food Pantry coincides with the university's values supporting student retention.
A brief description of any pre-consumer food waste composting program employed by the institution:
A brief description of any post-consumer food waste composting program employed by the institution:
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 | --- |
| Food composting | --- |
| Cooking oil | --- |
| 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 |
Other materials that the institution includes in its waste diversion efforts:
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.