2008 Woodie Awards
Hilltop compost system cuts campus waste in half
New program to save 20,000 gallons of water each day, make the commons more green
Samuel Cohen
Issue date: 10/1/07 Section: News
Hilltop is also implementing other sustainable policies. "We wanted the whole facility to start thinking green," Feero said. "The staff is onboard with it, and this is the best campaign they have seen."
Every day Hilltop is told how many pounds of waste they create. They use the information to analyze what menu items create the most waste, which allows for changes to be implemented that can reduce waste.
A new line of green cleaning products, called Apex, are being used. UMaine is one of the first places in Maine where these products are being utilized.
Low flow toilets and motion sensor hand sinks are also being used to limit water waste, saving thousands of gallons a year.
A new flat screen TV allows for announcements to be displayed and reduces the amount of paper products created.
Feero would like to see the day when Hilltop recycles 100 percent of their products. "We're not right at 100 percent yet, but it's what we're striving for. Our percent has gone up every year," he said.
The new machine resembles the system of University of New Hampshire, which is where Nelson got the idea.
Wells Commons will be equipped with a pulper composting system when it opens next year. There are plans to equip York Commons with one in the future. "It's cost-effective enough to be worth it," Nelson said.
Every day Hilltop is told how many pounds of waste they create. They use the information to analyze what menu items create the most waste, which allows for changes to be implemented that can reduce waste.
A new line of green cleaning products, called Apex, are being used. UMaine is one of the first places in Maine where these products are being utilized.
Low flow toilets and motion sensor hand sinks are also being used to limit water waste, saving thousands of gallons a year.
A new flat screen TV allows for announcements to be displayed and reduces the amount of paper products created.
Feero would like to see the day when Hilltop recycles 100 percent of their products. "We're not right at 100 percent yet, but it's what we're striving for. Our percent has gone up every year," he said.
The new machine resembles the system of University of New Hampshire, which is where Nelson got the idea.
Wells Commons will be equipped with a pulper composting system when it opens next year. There are plans to equip York Commons with one in the future. "It's cost-effective enough to be worth it," Nelson said.
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