Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 83.26
Liaison Megan Litke
Submission Date Feb. 12, 2014
Executive Letter Download

STARS v1.2

American University
SD-8: Dishware

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete N/A Derek Nottingham
Resident District Manager
Bon Appetit
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Does the institution offer reusable dishware at its dining services locations?:
Yes

Does the institution offer plastic dishware at its dining services locations?:
Yes

Does the institution offer polystyrene (Styrofoam) dishware at its dining services locations?:
No

Does the institution offer post-consumer recycled content dishware at its dining services locations?:
Yes

Does the institution offer biodegradable / compostable dishware at its dining services locations?:
Yes

Does the institution offer other types of dishware at its dining services locations?:
No

Provide a brief description.:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:

About 80% of our disposable dishes are compostable. The plastic dishware we use is recyclable, and some of it is made from post-consumer recycled materials. We are looking into compostable options to replace the remaining plastic dishware we use.


About 80% of our disposable dishes are compostable. The plastic dishware we use is recyclable, and some of it is made from post-consumer recycled materials. We are looking into compostable options to replace the remaining plastic dishware we use.

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