Binghamton University Compost Organic Garden
The Binghamton University Compost Organic Garden Demonstration Project is a student driven initiative funded in part through a National Wildlife Federation Fellowship and Physical Facilities. Primary intent of the project is to promote composting and organic gardening through active demonstrations.
The garden consists of a bio-intensive mini-farm, compost crops, and a children’s garden (in the design phase) A 50 tree orchard was planted in Fall ‘06. For more information on the garden and composting read the Compost Project Report. Information about home composting can be found here.
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Dining Hall Composting
All dining halls at Binghamton University are involved in composting kitchen prep material. Approximately 2,500 pounds of food waste was collected for composting from the dining halls from July 2006 to July 2007.
Other Programs
Move Out Week
The office of resource management organizes the collection of unwanted food and clothing when students leave after the spring semester. Bins are located in residential communities and students can donate items they don't plan to take home. In 2006, 4.5 tons of food and clothing was collected and donated to the Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse (CHOW).
Recyclemania
Colleges and universities across the country compete to see who can recycle and reduce the most waste over a twelve week period. More information about the program is here.
America Recycles Day
Educational activities and demonstrations take place on campus to encourage various recycling efforts. This event takes place in the fall semester as part of a nationwide event.
Earth Day
A number of displays and educational activities take place at this yearly outdoor event commemorating Earth Day.
