| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.39 |
| Liaison | Stephen Ellis |
| Submission Date | July 24, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Boston University
SD-8: Dishware
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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N/A |
Sarah
Healy Sustainability Intern FM&P |
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Does the institution offer reusable dishware at its dining services locations?:
Yes
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Does the institution offer plastic dishware at its dining services locations?:
Yes
None
Does the institution offer polystyrene (Styrofoam) dishware at its dining services locations?:
No
None
Does the institution offer post-consumer recycled content dishware at its dining services locations?:
Yes
None
Does the institution offer biodegradable / compostable dishware at its dining services locations?:
Yes
None
Does the institution offer other types of dishware at its dining services locations?:
No
None
Provide a brief description.:
The only plastic items used on campus include a sushi tray and national brand cold cups and a minimum number of miscellaneous items for which a compostable alternative is not available.
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
All residential dining halls use exclusively reusable dishware. The GSU Food Court provides the option of reusable or disposable tableware, but strongly encourages reusable through its incentive "Green Line Express" checkout line. Most disposable tableware on campus is compostable. The only plastic items used on campus include a sushi tray, national brand cold cups, and a minimum number of miscellaneous items for which a compostable alternative is not available. Polystyrene was eliminated from campus in 2008.
Several food containers, takeout containers as well as Starbucks cups use post-consumer recycled content. The majority of disposable dishware (about 95%) purchased at Boston University is compostable and biobased. Post-consumer composting is available at all locations where these products are used.
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