(UG03) From Cafeteria to Compost: Sustainable Food Waste Management at WPI

Author(s): Gabriel Espinosa, Abigail Holmes, Hildey McCorkell, Jackson Nguyen

Advisor(s): Paul Mathisen and Nicole Luiz

Category: Undergraduate

Abstract: The WPI Green Team is spearheading efforts to reduce food waste in campus dining halls as well as throughout WPI Greek Life. The team’s Project Zero Waste Initiative promotes sustainable practices by encouraging students to be conscious of their food waste. The Green Team is additionally partnering with WPI Greek Life to implement vermicomposting at each Greek Life house, showcasing not only their commitment to sustainability but to inspiring other campus organizations to join the cause.

UN SDGs: SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities, SDG 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production, SDG 13 -Climate Action

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