| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 54.88 |
| Liaison | David Blodgett |
| Submission Date | April 20, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Babson College
SD-2: Food Education
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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N/A |
Asheen
Phansey Director of Sustainability President's Office |
Are students educated in an academic class about how to make eco-positive food choices?:
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Are students educated in dining facilities about how to make eco-positive food choices?:
Provide a brief description:
Students are notified of which foods are locally sourced for every meal. Once a year there is also a fair for students in which meals are prepared using all local ingredients. Participants in this fair include the dining hall and local restaurants.
Are students educated during orientation about how to make eco-positive food choices?:
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Are students educated in other venues about how to make eco-positive food choices?:
Provide a brief description:
Babson College now has a department under the Lewis Institute which is called Food Sol. The purpose of this department is to educate students on food waste and consumption, and how to make eco-positive choices.
Food Sol - http://www.babson.edu/academics/centers/the-lewis-institute/pages/food-sol.aspx
Is there a program by which students are encouraged to and/or taught how to grow their own food?:
Provide a brief description of the program:
There is a garden on campus that is organized and tended to by a faculty member. Interested students are invited to participate so they can learn more about the process and its benefits.
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