Introduction
The Leeward Community College Campus conducted a Waste Audit in the Spring of 2019.
Audit Results
Total Waste Audited by Weight: 457.55 lbs
Top 3 Categories by Weight
- Paper (Cardboard, Recyclable and Nonrecyclable Paper, Paper Towels): 193.57 lbs
- Miscellaneous (Misc. Items, Trash Bags, Liquids): 84.11 lbs
- Organic (Green Waste, Food Waste, Napkins): 71.52 lbs
Total Waste Audited by Volume: 1,518.25 gal
Top 3 Categories by Volume:
- Paper (Cardboard, Recyclable and Nonrecyclable Paper, Paper Towels): 486.75 gal
- Take Out (Plastic and Paper Take Out Food Packaging, Utensils, Straws, Cups, Compostable Containers, and Utensils): 481.25 gal
- Miscellaneous (Misc. Items, Trash Bags, Liquids): 204.25 gal
LCC Waste Summary By Weight (lbs.)
LCC Waste Summary By Volume (gal.)
Recommendations and Follow Up Actions
Top 3 Suggested Interventions
- Reduction of Paper Towels: Installing hand dryers, encouraging the use of personal cloth hand towels
- Reduction of Plastic and Take-out Containers: Phasing out of single-use plastics or using more sustainable alternatives
- Composting: Food and Green Waste, napkins
Resources and Contacts
Project Leads/Contacts:
Natalie Wahl, Faculty and LCC Sustainability Coordinator
nwahl@hawaii.edu
(808) 455-0673
Melissa Martella, (former) student
martella@hawaii.edu