Appalachian State University
OP-8: Sustainable Dining
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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2.00 / 2.00 |
Jennifer
Maxwell Resource Conservation Manager Physical Plant Administration |
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Part 1. Sustainable dining initiatives
Local community engagement
Yes
A brief description of the farmers market, CSA or urban agriculture project:
Local Appetite is a community-based partnership between Appalachian Food Services, local farmers and distributors and community organizations to bring fresh, seasonal produce to campus. This powerful partnership supports Appalachian students, faculty and staff as well as our community.
Sustainability-themed outlet
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability-themed food outlet:
Terra Verde: Rotating menu of chef crafted vegetarian and vegan dishes providing delicious and filling meatless options.
https://foodservices.appstate.edu/dining/dining-facilities-menus/healthy-select
https://foodservices.appstate.edu/dining/dining-facilities-menus/healthy-select
Inclusive and local sourcing
Yes
A brief description of the support for disadvantaged businesses, social enterprises, and/or local SMEs:
Sourcing of local food when possible
Estimated percentage of total food and beverage expenditures on products from disadvantaged businesses, social enterprises, and/or local SMEs:
27
Low-impact dining
Yes
A brief description of the low impact dining events and/or plant-forward options:
Food Services celebrates National Nutrition Month with meatless Monday activities including weekly emails and social media posts to encourage students to “go meatless” on Monday
October as Vegetarian Awareness Month
October as Vegetarian Awareness Month
Vegan dining program
Yes
A brief description of the vegan dining program:
Vegetarians and vegans can choose from a large selection of foods at our dining facilities. All of our concepts offer vegetarian/vegan options, there are two extensive salad bars and one unit, Terra Verde serves only vegetarian/vegan cuisine. Many of our foods are cooked-to-order, such as sandwiches, pastas, pizza, burritos and stir fries, allowing vegetarians and vegans to customize their meals.
Labelling and signage
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability labelling and signage in dining halls:
Digital Sign displays at all dining areas on campus that contains dietary information, zero waste practices, local food content
Part 2. Food waste minimization and recovery
Food recovery program
Yes
A brief description of the food recovery competition or commitment program or food waste prevention system:
Pre-consumer food leftovers from dining and catering facilities are donated to the local hunger coalition as part of our food recovery program. Pre-consumer food waste from the prep area on campus is composted at our onsite aerated compost facility.
Trayless dining and portion modifications
Yes
A brief description of the trayless dining or modified menu/portion program:
Food is sold by the portion rather than all you can eat to reduce food waste. Post-consumer composting has been implemented at all major student program events in the union.
Food donation
Yes
A brief description of the food donation program:
Appalachian Food Services donates left over food to a local organization, "The Hunger Coalition" daily. This leftover food donation program has been in existence since 2007.
Food materials diversion
Yes
A brief description of the food materials diversion program:
Cooking oil is used as stock to produce biofuel
Meat scrapes are used to produce make-up
Meat scrapes are used to produce make-up
Composting
Yes
A brief description of the pre-consumer composting program:
Appalachian has been composting since 1999 and is permitted for pre and post consumer food waste composting.
We collect pre-consumer food waste from all campus dining preparation facilities for composting. The food waste is hauled away daily to a composting site on campus.
We collect pre-consumer food waste from all campus dining preparation facilities for composting. The food waste is hauled away daily to a composting site on campus.
Does the institution or its primary dining services contractor have a post-consumer composting program?:
Yes
A brief description of the post-consumer composting program:
Appalachian has been composting since 1999 and is permitted for pre and post consumer food waste composting.
Dine-in service ware
Yes
A brief description of the reusable service ware program:
Reusable items are available for use throughout the central dining facility at River Street Cafe and Trivette Hall as well as a catering option.
Take-away materials
Yes
A brief description of the compostable containers and service ware:
Replaced all Styrofoam containers with compostable ones.
Does the institution or its primary dining services contractor offer discounts or other incentives to customers who use reusable containers instead of disposable or compostable containers in “to-go” food service operations?:
Yes
A brief description of the reusable container discount or incentives program:
Dining Services offers a 10% discount on beverages when the customer brings in their reusable mug. They also have BPA free drinking containers for sale. This purchase includes the first fill-up for free, along with the 10% discount on all subsequent beverage purchases.
Optional Fields
Appalachian Food Services is committed to providing nutritious food to the campus community. The choices will satisfy anyone's APPetite for variety and flavor. Dine on freshly prepared entrees, vegetables, pasta, pizza, sandwiches, salad, desserts and more.
Website URL where information about the sustainable dining programs is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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