Chapel Hill- First year results

  • Replaced polystyrene trays with compostable trays
  • Implemented composting at five schools in first full year
  • Increased recycling through student participation in lunchroom and clubs
  • Included sustainability topics in educational curriculum
  • Saved $32,000 in trash costs and $4,000 net savings in 2013-2014
  • Continues to reinvest in sustainability improvements
  • Expanding to all elementary FY14-15 as a result of savings in auditing and efficiencies in the waste division
Audit graph

What is the bulk of our waste?