Elmhurst College Wins Recognition For Sustainability Efforts

Submitted by Elmhurst College.

Elmhurst, IL - Elmhurst College’s gardens and food scrap composting program have won recognition from the National Wildlife Federation and the Illinois Food Scrap Coalition.

The National Wildlife Federation recently designated the College’s gardens a Certified Wildlife Habitat because they help wildlife thrive by providing ample food, water, cover and a place to raise their young.

The College’s many gardens, but specifically the newly dedicated Monarch Butterfly Waystation, are specially designed to support pollinators and other wildlife. In addition, the College has reduced chemical pesticide use across campus to encourage the survival of critical wildlife populations.

The College also received a Gold Partner designation in the We Compost program, run by the Illinois Food Scrap Coalition. The Gold Partner designation recognizes businesses and institutions that demonstrate the highest level of commitment to food scrap diversion from landfills.

A regional leader in food scrap composting efforts, Elmhurst has generated more than 21,000 pounds of food scrap compost just in this academic year so far — keeping more than 10 tons of waste out of landfills.