Composting
What makes up most of compost?
Finish the statment: Reduce, Reuse, ...
Recycle
What are landfills?
Collections of waste that are buriend in soil
A sustainable alternative for plastic water bottles
Reusable water bottles
Where are compost bins located
In dining halls and residence halls
This kitchen waste from your morning brew can be composted
Coffee grounds
This type of plastic can only be used once
Single use plastic
These gases are produced by landfills
Methane and carbon dioxide
An alternative to paper towels
Dish clothes/wash clothes
What service do dining halls offer to reduce single use containers?
Ecowear
What does compost produce?
Nutrient rich soil
This material comes with packages but should be removed before recycling the cardboard
Bubble wrap
These landfills are specifically for hazardous waste
Hazardous waste landfills
The process of using old clothes to create new items
Upcycling
Can you compost BPI containers at UVM?
No
Can pizza boxes be composted?
Yes
Can wet paper be recycled?
No, it should be composted
Landfills contaminate this important underground resource
Groundwater
How can you reduce waste when grocery shopping
Buy in bulk and avoid individually wrapped products
How much waste is produced in a year at UVM?
2000 - 2500 tons!
What is the optimal temperature for composting?
Between 130° F and 160° F
What materials can be recycled indefinitely?
Glass and aluminum
Although these commonly end up in the landfill they should be specially disposed of
Batteries
These are a common replacement for plastic wrap
Beeswax wraps
What is UVM's sustainability goal?
Decrease the amount of waste produced by 10% by 2035