Overall Rating Bronze - expired
Overall Score 40.43
Liaison David Pianko
Submission Date Feb. 11, 2014
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STARS v1.2

Yeshiva University
OP-T2-23: Landscape Waste Composting

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 Fernando Quiles
Manager
Auxilary Services
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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:

At the Einstein Campus, landscaping debris such as grass clippings and leaves are composted next to the chimney lot and used as compost for plants on campus. The pile is turned every 6 weeks in the winter to help break down the organic matter to be used in the spring.


The percentage of landscape waste that is mulched or composted onsite:
100

The percentage of landscape waste that is mulched or composted off-site:
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The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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