This report, prepared for McNeil Consumer Healthcare of Las Piedras, Puerto Rico, explored options to reduce their landfill waste volume and raise community awareness of waste-related environmental concerns through composting. The following document addresses the necessary background, research methods, findings, and recommendations. Through classroom presentations, physical composting, and investigation of composting systems, we initiated community interaction and established the best future options for McNeil. Through education and setting a positive example, this project aims to promote sustainable waste management.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• King, Ashley J.
• Guinn, Witt Charles
• Stechmann, David Paul
• Guinn, Kathryn L.

Subject

• Industry
• Environment
• Sustainability

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-052005-004450

Keyword

• Refuse and refuse disposal
• Sustainability
• Recycling (Waste, etc.)
• Sustainable development--Social aspects

Award

• President's IQP Award

Advisor

• Mathews, Lauren M.
• Jiusto, Scott

Year

• 2005

Center

• San Juan, Puerto Rico Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• McNeil Consumer Healthcare

Date created

• 2005-05-20

Location

• San Juan

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2023-01-17