Recycling strategies at University research labs

In 1991, a student working in a University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill laboratory that utilized research animals in experimentation procedures expressed concern over the large amounts of waste generated from the bedding material of the laboratory animals. On the basis of the composition of the be...

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Published in:Biocycle 1993-10, Vol.34 (10), p.53-53
Main Authors: Button, Charles E, Golden, Nancy H
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Advantages
animal litter
Animals
aprovechamiento de desechos
cama animales
carolina del norte
caroline du nord
compost
compostage
Composting
composts
Cost control
elaboracion del compost
Government agencies
Laboratory animals
Landfill
litiere pour animaux
material organico de cobertura
mulch
mulches
north carolina
Odors
Recycling
Research centers
State employees
State government
Urine
utilisation des dechets
Waste materials
waste utilization
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Summary:In 1991, a student working in a University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill laboratory that utilized research animals in experimentation procedures expressed concern over the large amounts of waste generated from the bedding material of the laboratory animals. On the basis of the composition of the bedding and the amount generated, it was concluded that the bedding could supplement either of 2 existing activities conducted by the Grounds Division - the composting program or the mulch programs. The Office of Waste Reduction and Recycling decided to conduct a study to conclusively determine whether composting of the bedding was a viable option. Based on its findings, it is recommended that the animal bedding generated by university laboratories be added to either the composting or mulching efforts currently occurring on campus. The utilization of animal bedding for mulch or compost will create a constant supply of these materials for the university. In addition to landfill costs, the university will save money by avoiding the costs of dumpster pickups.
ISSN:0276-5055