Ohio University composts nearly 100% of campus food waste

Ohio University composts nearly 100% of campus food waste

ATHENS, Ohio (WCMH) — One Ohio college is working toward being as sustainable as possible and a big part of that is composting uneaten food.   Colleges like Ohio University have a lot of food waste left over from the kitchen and dining halls. Ohio University has figured out how to compost 100 percent of […]

A step toward sustainability: Examining Ohio State’s expanded efforts to track food waste

The all-you-care-to-eat dining hall is one of the most common elements of the American college experience. For many Ohio State students, it takes just a single swipe of a BuckID, and a seemingly endless supply of food appears. Trays upon trays of various menu items come into view, offering everything from a custom salad bar to tacos and churros, all the way to a self-serve ice cream station — free for the taking. From the early hours of the morni