Tag Archives: food waste

How To Reduce Food Waste in 2020

Living sustainably involves numerous realms of our lives: from the vehicles we drive to the food we eat. It can be daunting to think about all the ways we can act to live in a more eco-friendly manner.  However, there are many changes that each of us can make. So with the new year upon us, here are some practices ... Read More »

Curbside Compost Pickup Comes to Stevens Point

Two local farms, Rising Sand Organics and Whitefeather Organics, are partnering to offer a compost pick-up service in Stevens Point. Each Thursday they collect five-gallon buckets full of compost from homes around town. The waste is taken to Whitefeather Organics where it is composted further.  Eventually the compost will be used to fertilize fields at Whitefeather Organics and Rising Sand ... Read More »

Come On In: The Dumpster Is Fine

They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure, at least that is what some people say about dumpster diving. Mackenzie Grover,  junior biology major, is one of many people who take part in dumpster diving in Stevens Point. Grover was introduced to dumpster diving by her older sister. At first, she was disgusted by it and felt nothing was ... Read More »

What is Waste at UWSP

Even UWSP, one of the UW-system green campuses, has waste. Waste can impose both direct and indirect costs to a community. Waste must be collected and disposed of, requiring receptacles, bags, hauling and processing, all at a direct cost. Indirect costs arise when waste is not properly disposed of, creating litter and an aesthetically unpleasant environment which can lead to ... Read More »