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Alternatives to Plastic
Plastic pollution has unfortunately become one of the most pressing environmental issues in our current society. The widespread use of plastic, specifically single-use plastics, has resulted in environmental degradation...
Inspection Failure at USF: Waste Sorting Mistakes Revealed
USF’s Waste Sorting Audit Reveals Areas for Growth USF disposes about 2.1 million pounds of waste annually, the equivalent of 12 Space Shuttle Endeavors or 160 African bush elephants....
Composting 101
Compost: What is it? In essence, compost refers to the phase of a natural decomposition process of organic matter and dirt that creates a hyper-fertile soil called humus. The...
The Journey to Recology
Recology operates within Northern California and serves this area by processing landfill, recycling, and compost waste from San Francisco residents and businesses. The iconic three bin system has become...
College Cafeterias: Is Sustainable Attainable?
Coming to USF from Missouri, I was ecstatic about my new way of life. I have been a vegetarian since I was 14, which did make Midwest life more...
My Composting Journey
Ever since USF closed down its campus in March, I moved back home to Louisville, KY, a city that surprisingly does not have a composting facility. For me, this...