Anyways, a little about the compost facility. Annie Laurie Cadmus, who is the director of sustainability, who (as the website states) is "is charged with facilitating projects and programs that foster sound campus stewardship and a commitment to sustainability goals." One of these projects was the expansion of the compost facility at OU. She walked around and told us how the compost facility works and what happens to the compost when it is done. So far, this is not a cost-effective program, but one that is sustainable and ecologically friendly to say the least. The composting at OU is aerated, however there are other means of composting. The funding for this project is sponsored by a grant, however when it is done, OU will cover the funds.
The Ecohouse is a designated to three students a year who seek to work on sustainable project while living under sustainable living situations. The students are caretakers of the home, but there is also a community garden free of cost for anyone to plot on. Annie oversees the house and the projects done by the students or any volunteers interested in helping with events/programs. It is a cool idea. I only wish I knew about this a long time ago to apply to live in the house.
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