Compost

UB’s Zero Waste Plan sets an ambitious goal: by 2030, we aim to divert 90% of all campus waste away from landfills and waste-to-energy facilities.

A key part of this effort is ensuring that all organic materials are kept out of the landfill. UB is committed to reducing food waste, rescuing edible food, and turning remaining organics into valuable resources.

Through partnerships with local organizations, we donate surplus edible food, compost all organics from campus kitchens, and provide students in on-campus apartments with convenient options to compost their food scraps.