Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
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Overall Score | 65.23 |
Liaison | Roxane Beigel-Coryell |
Submission Date | March 6, 2020 |
California State University, Channel Islands
OP-8: Sustainable Dining
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.55 / 2.00 |
Peter
Maher Director of Dining Services and Executive Chef UAS - Dining Services |
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Part 1. Sustainable dining initiatives
Local community engagement
No
A brief description of the farmers market, CSA or urban agriculture project:
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Sustainability-themed outlet
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability-themed food outlet:
The university's main dining hall includes a dining station called Farmer's Market that is entirely plant-based. The station features a variety of vegetarian and vegan entrees, including vegan tacos, quesadillas, grilled "cheese" sandwiches, asian stir-fry bowls, and fruit smoothies.
The university also operates a dining location called Pizza 3.14 that has been recognized with a Green Business Certification from the Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance. The restaurant earned the certification by incorporating sustainable practices into its operations, such as purchasing organic produce and spices, using low flow fixtures, reducing single-use plastic items, and offering vegan menu items.
The university also operates a dining location called Pizza 3.14 that has been recognized with a Green Business Certification from the Ventura County Regional Energy Alliance. The restaurant earned the certification by incorporating sustainable practices into its operations, such as purchasing organic produce and spices, using low flow fixtures, reducing single-use plastic items, and offering vegan menu items.
Inclusive and local sourcing
Yes
A brief description of the support for disadvantaged businesses, social enterprises, and/or local SMEs:
CSU Channel Islands Dining Services supports disadvantaged businesses, social enterprises, and local small and medium-sized enterprises whenever possible. Currently, Dining Services is working with a local small business, Flatiron Bagels, to procure all of the bagels for campus dining. Flatiron Bagel Co. is a local bagel shop located just 15 miles from campus.
Dining Services also uses a local paper supplies distributor for all paper products used in dining services. Chaz Distributing is a local wholesale distribution company in Ventura County that the university has been working with for more than a decade.
Dining Services also uses a local paper supplies distributor for all paper products used in dining services. Chaz Distributing is a local wholesale distribution company in Ventura County that the university has been working with for more than a decade.
Estimated percentage of total food and beverage expenditures on products from disadvantaged businesses, social enterprises, and/or local SMEs:
3
Low-impact dining
Yes
A brief description of the low impact dining events and/or plant-forward options:
With the expansion of Islands Cafe in Fall 2016, a dedicated "Farmers Market" station opened to provide organic, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options. The station is entirely plant-based, featuring a variety of vegetarian and vegan entrees, including vegan tacos, quesadillas, grilled "cheese" sandwiches, asian stir-fry bowls, and fruit smoothies.
During Earth Week 2019, the dining hall hosted "Plant-Based Meals at Islands Cafe" for two entire days, showcasing plant-based meal options.
During Earth Week 2019, the dining hall hosted "Plant-Based Meals at Islands Cafe" for two entire days, showcasing plant-based meal options.
Vegan dining program
Yes
A brief description of the vegan dining program:
California State University Channel Islands offers a diverse, complete-protein vegan and vegetable dining option during every meal. A dedicated "Farmers Market" station provides organic, vegan, and gluten-free options at Islands Cafe. The station features a variety of vegetarian and vegan entrees, including vegan tacos, quesadillas, grilled "cheese" sandwiches, asian stir-fry bowls, and fruit smoothies.
There are also vegan salad options available at several grab and go locations throughout campus, as well as vegan menu options at the retail dining cafe.
There are also vegan salad options available at several grab and go locations throughout campus, as well as vegan menu options at the retail dining cafe.
Labelling and signage
No
A brief description of the sustainability labelling and signage in dining halls:
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Part 2. Food waste minimization and recovery
Food recovery program
No
A brief description of the food recovery competition or commitment program or food waste prevention system:
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Trayless dining and portion modifications
Yes
A brief description of the trayless dining or modified menu/portion program:
California State University Channel Islands eliminated all trays from the Islands Café and Student Union.
Food donation
Yes
A brief description of the food donation program:
CSU Channel Islands Dining Services donates all day old pastries and bagels to the Dolphin Pantry, the university's food pantry. The university is also in the process of developing a system to alert students when excess catering is available after events.
Food materials diversion
No
A brief description of the food materials diversion program:
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Composting
Yes
A brief description of the pre-consumer composting program:
Each of the food service kitchens has containers to collect pre-consumer that is composted at a local facility.
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:
The main campus dining hall currently disposes of any post-consumer waste from the kitchen in the compost bins provided by the waste hauler. The post-consumer waste is composted at a local composting facility.
Dine-in service ware
Yes
A brief description of the reusable service ware program:
At CSUCI's Islands Cafe, diners use reusable plates, utensils, and cups rather than single-use items when dining in.
Take-away materials
Yes
A brief description of the compostable containers and service ware:
For a one-time $5 fee, CI's Islands Cafe provides a reusable take-out container. Each time the diner returns, the diner can exchange the dirty container for a clean one.
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?:
No
A brief description of the reusable container discount or incentives program:
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Optional Fields
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Website URL where information about the sustainable dining programs is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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