Honors College Theses
Publication Date
4-29-2014
Major
Anthropology (B.A.)
Release Option
Open Access
Faculty Mentor
Heidi Altman, Ph.D.
Abstract
The present study addresses cultural standpoints on solid food waste management into composting in the hopes of establishing food composting units on a university campus. The study addresses the cultural standpoints through qualitative data in relation to cultural, economic, and political spheres. The hypothesis for the study is the data will reflect a positive outlook in assessing the cost and benefits of composting units. The implementation of a food waste composting programs presents various costs and benefits in regard to economic and social needs that can have an impact on human interaction with the use of natural resources.
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Recommended Citation
Thorne, Kacie L. Miss, "Composting: Sustainable Efforts on a University Scale" (2014). Honors College Theses. 39.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/honors-theses/39
