November 3, 2025
We want to reduce the amount of waste generated on campus, and waste audits help us understand what is in our waste stream. Audits help to identify potential improvements, waste reduction opportunities, and cost savings. Students who conducted NMU’s waste audit examined the content of dumpsters across campus and reported on the amount and makeup of waste generated by students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
The audit was conducted between February 23 and March 23, 2025. The audit team measured 2,721.23 pounds of waste, and 825 pounds (over 30%) of dumpster contents were recyclable materials.
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