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Appalachian State University
Compost Program
Jennifer Maxwell
Appalachian State University
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Strategic Plan and Commitments
• Appalachian State- Boone NC – 18,811 students – 1,200 acres, with 375
developed– 30 academic buildings– 20 residence halls, housing
about 5,600 students on campus
– 3 main dining facilities– 11 recreational and athletic
facilities
• Strategic Plan- “The Appalachian Experience: Envisioning a Just and Sustainable Future”
• Zero Waste Commitment
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Brief History• Composting begins as a
student project in 1999
• First permitted facility in 2000
• Grassroots effort was aerated pile with old blower motor and perforated pipe
• Began with just lettuce, lemons, and coffee grounds
• Expanded beyond capacity of space
• Opportunities to expand along with permitting renewal issues/water quality lead us to construction of new facility in 2010-2011
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Current Compost Facility
• Facility opened in 2011
• First food waste facility of its kind
• Type 3- Pre and Post Consumer NC Permit
• Local Business Partner-Advanced Composting Technologies- Candler, NC
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Why This Facility?
• Innovation
• Location and Space
• Functionality
– runoff collection storage area
– working pad
– multiple bins
– aeration
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Closing the Loop
Food waste from campus collected, composted, and finished product used on App State property
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Campus/Farm Application
• Lettuce Learn Project• SD Civic Garden Project• Appalachian Roots Garden• Sustainable Development
Teaching Farm• Campus uses- erosion control,
plant beds, radial trenching root therapy, etc.
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Educational Tool
Educational talks and tours for campus and local community
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Academic Integration
Research opportunities for students and faculty
Internship opportunities
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Challenges/Barriers
• Labor intensity
• Finished product quality/use
• Food service ware issues
• Post consumer issues
• Education
• More compost than we can handle- 30% of total waste stream could be composted
• No local hauler or processor
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Addressing Challenges
Screener
Mixer/Grinder
Compost Tea Brewer
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Addressing Challenges
More Efficient CollectionsBetter Education
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Expansion
• Pilot projects– Academic building– Several residence halls
• Post consumer efforts– Front of house in dining– Increase student union
collections– Academic buildings– Residence halls– Expand beyond zero waste
stadium efforts to other sports venues
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Questions?
Jennifer Maxwell
Sustainability Program Manager
Office of Sustainability
Appalachian State University
828-262-2667
www.zerowaste.appstate.edu
www.sustain.appstate.edu