The Cal Poly Zero Waste Collaborative’s regional composting collector will no longer be able to compost any items other than food scraps. Moving forward, biodegradable cups, lids, paper towels, napkins, utensils or plates will not be acceptable in compost bins. This notification has been posted on compost bins around campus. Cal Poly uses the local […]
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In two years, Cal Poly will be required to compost. A new program is attempting to help
Approximately 20 percent of the trash Cal Poly sends to landfill is food waste. In an audit of trash from Poly Canyon Village, the heaviest weight came from half-eaten burritos and pasta jars half full of sauce. A new composting program on campus is attempting to change that. When food is composted, it can be […]