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Greeks Go Green: Composting. By Laura Seeholzer. Goals. Primary Goal Implement a composting program Secondary Goals Educate about composting Create an “Environmental Chair” in each house Increase awareness about other composting opportunities. What is composting?.
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Greeks Go Green: Composting By Laura Seeholzer
Goals • Primary Goal • Implement a composting program • Secondary Goals • Educate about composting • Create an “Environmental Chair” in each house • Increase awareness about other composting opportunities
What is composting? The aerobic decomposition of biodegradable material Benefits • Compost enriches the soil • Compost helps cleanup (remediate) contaminated soil • Compost helps prevent pollution • Using compost offers economic benefits
COMPOST Food Scraps
What Cannot be Composted • Metal • Plastic • Glass • Styrofoam
What Can be Composted EVERYTHING ELSE
Future Plans • Spring – Gather a list contacts (will also be aided by the president of the IFC) • Fall - Set up the system during the first week of classes