Julie Cahillane

Where does Northwestern’s food waste go?

February 23, 2022

Have you ever wondered what happens to Northwestern’s leftover dining hall food? The waste, which measures up to about 3.6 tons, gets composted every week. Some trays of food that do not go out to serve...

New waste management plan aims to divert 50 percent of campus waste from landfills

November 12, 2018

Northwestern launched last week its first Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan, a 60-page document that outlines strategies for a greener approach to waste management. The plan, which was announced...

Northwestern Dining adopts programs to promote food sustainability

May 5, 2016

Northwestern Dining has increased its efforts to promote sustainability through the introduction and development of several dining initiatives. NU Dining is considering an initiative that would offer...

StuCo Green Initiative aims to reduce waste in theater productions

April 20, 2016

When the cast and crew of a theater production tears down a set after closing night, Communication sophomore Izzy Porte said most of the scenery materials get thrown out. But it is not just the materials...

Northwestern rolls out new mixed-recycling program as part of waste reduction initiative

February 16, 2016

Northwestern has switched from separated recycling to mixed recycling as part of its goal to reduce the University’s landfill waste by 20 percent by 2020, the Office of Sustainability announced Monday....

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