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The Sustainable Biomaterials Collaborative (SBC) is a network of organizations working together to spur the introduction and use of biomaterials that are sustainable from cradle to cradle.
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California State University Of Monterey Bay (CSUMB) Composting Pilot
Where: Monterey Bay, CA
Summary
The campus food-service program of the California State University of Monterey Bay has adopted biobased and biodegradable plastics and is supporting a pilot on-site vermicomposting system. These activities are an expansion of the University's environmentally friendly and socially responsible practices, which include a campus recycling program that accepts paper, plastic bottles, aluminum and steel cans and corrugated cardboard. The food-service program, which is operated by The Sodexho, Inc., includes a cafeteria, a full-service restaurant and food court, and serves 5,000 students, plus staff and faculty.
The food-service program uses spudware utensils (80% potato starch and 20% soy) and a combination of paper, bagasse (Sugar resin pulp) and PLA (Ceraplast corn bi-products) in all locations for plates, bowls, containers, cups, and straws. After use, students, staff, and faculty place these materials in special bins for compostable items. The CSUMB staff collects and delivers the compostable products and organic materials to an on-site vermicost bin in the loading dock of the DC Market Place.
Contact Person
Dan Kaupie
CA State Monterrey
100 Campus Center, Bldg #16
Seaside, CA 93955
831-582-4226
Dan_Kaupie@csumb.edu
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