Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 73.10
Liaison Jim Dees
Submission Date May 21, 2012
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STARS v1.2

Appalachian State University
OP-T2-23: Landscape Waste Composting

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 Jennifer Maxwell
Resource Conservation Manager
Physical Plant Administration
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Does the institution compost or mulch waste from grounds keeping, including grass trimmings?:
Yes

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A brief description of the composting or mulching program:
Brush and limb clean-up debris is chipped up on-site and utilized on nature trails across campus. Some wood chips are also used as a bulking agent in our compost operation on campus. Majority of grass clippings are left in place once grass is cut, which is considered 'grass-cycling'. Grass clippings will quickly decompose, returning valuable nutrients to the soil.

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