| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.21 |
| Liaison | Dave Barbier |
| Submission Date | June 3, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
IN-1: Innovation 1
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Shelly
Janowski Sustainability Coordinator Facility Services |
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Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Testing of compostability of packaging and bioplastic materials
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A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome :
The UW-Stevens Point Wisconsin Institute for Sustainable Technology (WIST) laboratory services developed a protocol to test packaging and bioplastic materials to ASTM D6400 and D6868 standards for compostability. This facility is one of only a handful of
laboratories in the US that test to these standards.
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A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):
WIST’s testing protocol is designed to meet ASTM D6400 and D6868 standards for compostability. Compostability provides a useful alternative end-of-life solution because materials can be diverted from landfills and the compost put to productive use yielding a double environmental gain.
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A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
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Which of the following STARS subcategories does the innovation most closely relate to? (Select all that apply up to a maximum of 5):
| Yes or No | |
| Curriculum | No |
| Research | Yes |
| Campus Engagement | Yes |
| Public Engagement | Yes |
| Air & Climate | No |
| Buildings | No |
| Dining Services | No |
| Energy | No |
| Grounds | No |
| Purchasing | Yes |
| Transportation | No |
| Waste | Yes |
| Water | No |
| Coordination, Planning & Governance | No |
| Diversity & Affordability | No |
| Health, Wellbeing & Work | No |
| Investment | No |
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Other topic(s) that the innovation relates to that are not listed above:
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The website URL where information about the innovation is available :
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