Document Type
Dissertation
First Faculty Advisor
Langlois, Gaytha
Keywords
Food Waste Management, Food Recovery Hierarchy, Composting, Pig Farmer
Publisher
Bryant University
Abstract
The basis of this project is to examine the food waste management system at Bryant University, and to make feasible, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions for improving the system. An effective, sustainable food waste management system is an important achievement for the university in particular as Rhode Island’s landfill is quickly reaching its capacity. The study focuses on analyzing the advantages and disadvantages of the university’s current solution of sending the waste to a local pig farmer versus alternative options such as composting the waste. Research methods include surveying local food recycling and composting experts and key stakeholders, a numeric ranking system to analyze different options for Bryant, as well as benchmarking with comparable colleges and universities that have launched successful food waste management solutions.
Included in
Environmental Health and Protection Commons, Environmental Indicators and Impact Assessment Commons
