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Green Guidelines Have Sprouted! After a few years of program piloting and learning through trial and error (that’s the scientific method in practice), the Saint Louis Science Center has adopted Green Guidelines for use at events like SciFest, Science Center Up Late, and internal meetings and trainings. Green Guidelines provide us with a framework and outline for best practices in waste reduction. These guidelines include composting, as well as utilizing reusable tableware when possible, and when not possible, using compostable plates, cups, and utensils instead. The Science Center’s Sustainable Futures Team is comprised of team members from many departments and has worked closely with our onsite catering and food service providers and the Science Center Building Services team to build a program that can be successful. The practices of recycling and composting can be confusing to many. To that end, the Science Center provides informational signage for guests and staff and is committed to continued training for our teams.
Waste reduction and diversion are just some components of our larger sustainability efforts. Please visit slsc.org/sustainability to learn about our other actions.
7,500 pounds
food waste diverted from landfill The Science Center has diverted over 7,500 pounds of food waste to a commercial composting facility, which means keeping 7,500 pounds of food waste from going into a landfill. The EPA reports that “wasted food causes 58% of methane emissions from municipal solid waste landfills.” Methane is a powerful greenhouse gas generated when food breaks down before collection systems are in place.
Do your part to reduce food waste whenever possible.
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