Reducing Wasted Food at Federal Facilities - US Environmental ...
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GSA Pacific Rim Region Case Study: Appraisers Building<br />
• May 2012: Composting program initi<strong>at</strong>ed<br />
– Composting includes food scraps, plants & flowers,<br />
compostable pl<strong>at</strong>es, soiled napkins, paper towels<br />
– Compost bins loc<strong>at</strong>ed in each kitchenette and break room area<br />
• 11% increase in waste diversion (FY2011, 45%; FY2012, 56%)<br />
• Recology offers an incentive program:<br />
– higher waste diversion = higher discount r<strong>at</strong>e<br />
• Negoti<strong>at</strong>ed with the custodial contractor to provide compost bags<br />
<strong>at</strong> no extra cost to the Government<br />
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