Campus Dining Services Sustainability

At Campus Dining Services, we support sustainability by lowering our environmental footprint. We serve 2.3 million meals every year, so we take many measures to reduce waste, use less energy and resources, and recycle materials when we can.

Ways in which we help to reduce our carbon footprint:

• Recycle. We recycle glass, plastic, cardboard, and fry oil. We also buy napkins made from recycled paper.
• Reuse. We use melamine plates and cups, metal silverware and eco-friendly reusable to-go containers.
• Make informed and intentional purchases.
• Support local. We supplement our orders with products from locally owned businesses.
• Reduce emissions. We reduced the number of weekly food deliveries.
• Go paperless. Digital signage is effective and our preferred method of communication.
• Be resourceful. Excess food from meal service is used to prepare Huskie Harvest meals, helping to decrease waste and help those with food insecurities.
• Conserve. Trays have been eliminated to help with portion control, as well as conserve water.
• Avoid food waste. Honor your hunger; seconds are available.

If you have other ideas to improve our sustainability program, we want to hear about them. Submit your ideas and suggestions.