b'BERG ENACTUSBerg Waste Wise projectby Kaidan Mathias 25Heidelberg Universitys Enactus team is transformingLooking ahead, Enactus plans to invest in a food scale to track everyday concerns into meaningful change through theirwaste by weight, giving them the data they need to grow the latest initiative, Berg Waste Wisea student-led projectproject effectively. In partnership with Parkhurst Dining, focused on reducing food waste and promoting sustainabilitytheyre also planning two hands-on workshops, one focused on campus. on food regrowth and another on composting in small spaces, designed to empower students to take sustainability into their The project was inspired by a common concern among teamown hands.members: the significant amount of food waste generated during campus dining hours.For their spring efforts, the group celebrated Earth Day on April 22 by handing out dirt pudding cups while promoting Since my freshman year at Heidelberg, Ive noticed thefood waste reduction and conscious consumption. Through amount of food waste generated in the cafeteria, saidBerg Waste Wise, the Enactus team is laying the groundwork Enactus member and project leader Lillian Robeson. Thatfor a greener, more mindful Heidelbergone step, one observation sparked my interest in finding a solution, andcollection, and one conversation at a time.Enactusour campuss social entrepreneurship groupbecame the perfect platform to turn that idea into action.Team member Gabbie Pastorius added, I had never realized or been conscious of how much food is wasted throughout the day at Hoernemann, so being able to now know, educate others, and make a difference in the amount of waste and what is done with it is so meaningful.Initially, the team set out to compost food scraps from all four major dining locations: Hoernemann Refectory, The HeidelBean!, Berg Bistro 1850, and Rock Creek Caf. However, with just one small compost bin available, measuring 18x18x28 inches, the group quickly realized that a full-scale program would require more resources. In response, they shifted their focus to a food waste study, laying the groundwork for future expansion with data and community education.During lunch hours from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Enactus teamMembers of the Berg Enactus Waste Wise team.collected one bag of compostable waste while also speaking with students about what can and cannot be composted, and why it matters.It was a great start to raising awareness, Lillian shared. The team hopes these interactions spark new conversations and encourage more sustainable habits around campus.7 www.heidelberg.edu/school-of-business Spring 2025'