In the 2012-13 academic year, IWU diverted 36.9 tons of food waste from going to landfills through its composting program.

Currently, food waste is collected from the Bertholf Commons, the Memorial Center kitchen, and all catering events.

Starting Wednesday, Nov. 20, IWU will expand its composting program to include post-consumer organic materials sold in the Dugout.

The expansion will place composting bins in trash areas of the Dugout, where post-consumer food waste and compostable plates and bowls are to be separated from recycling and trash items by consumers.

Please help IWU continue to make a difference by separating your compostables after eating in the Dugout!