| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.90 |
| Liaison | Jessica Bowen |
| Submission Date | Aug. 3, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Aquinas College
OP-7: Low Impact Dining
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.50 / 3.00 |
Jessica
Eimer Bowen Director of Sustainability Center for Sustainability |
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Percentage of total dining services food purchases comprised of conventionally produced animal products:
87.23
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A brief description of the methodology used to track/inventory expenditures on animal products:
Aquinas' contracted food service provider uses an excel spreadsheet to track totals for food purchases, including farmers and vendors.
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Does the institution offer diverse, complete-protein vegan dining options at all meals in at least one dining facility on campus?:
Yes
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Does the institution provide labels and/or signage that distinguishes between vegan, vegetarian (not vegan), and other items?:
No
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Are the vegan options accessible to all members of the campus community?:
Yes
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A brief description of the vegan dining program, including availability, sample menus, signage and any promotional activities (e.g. “Meatless Mondays”):
All items in the grill area of the cafeteria can be prepared to order- vegetarian or with meat. Most options can be vegan as well.
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A brief description of other efforts the institution has made to reduce the impact of its animal-derived food purchases:
Use of kale, quinoa and other vegetable matter, rather than animal-derived products.
The website URL where information about the vegan dining program is available:
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Annual dining services expenditures on food:
872,658
US/Canadian $
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Annual dining services expenditures on conventionally produced animal products:
761,219.57
US/Canadian $
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Annual dining services expenditures on sustainably produced animal products:
111,438.43
US/Canadian $
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