Compost Crew

Have you ever wondered where the post-consumer compost bins from Whitney disappeared to? For those unaware, last year UW-L decided to expand the composting program by gathering food waste that students had after eating at Whitney. This food then went to a composting site where it eventually turned into fertilizer. However things changed at the beginning of this year; only pre-consumer food (waste from the kitchen) was being used in the compost program. For me, this seems like a setback. What happened to all the posters congratulating students on the amount of food that we were placing in the compost bins? Could students have done a better job than 1000 pounds of food composted each week? Let's make a difference and start composting again.  

Compost is great for the environment because it reduces landfill waste, improves soil structure, adds micro-organisms to the soil, and prevents pollution (EPA).

Making a difference will not be difficult because the post-consumer compost bins will be back in Whitney shortly. I know that I will be participating in the post-consumer compost program because it is super simple, helps the environment and it saves UW-L money in the long run.  You too can participate by placing your leftover fruit in the bin. To make a greater impact, you can get involved with the Composting Crew which allows the compost program to run smoothly. To ensure that we, as students, are making our mark we should talk to administrators regarding how UW-L can expand the post-consumer compost program by spreading it to other buildings. Remember it is up to you to make your footprint a little greener and it's as easy as making sure that the compost program is not limited in any way.