By Sophie Smrcka

As you exit a dining hall, an academic building, a dorm, or the library on the University of Denver campus, you will see a compost bin. They are most often right next to the trash and recycling, clearly marked, and have a sign describing what should be disposed of in which receptacle. However, most of the time your napkin and food can be composted but your box for the food cannot be, the cup can be composted but the straw cannot. How many young college students are dedicated to actually separating their compost?

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