Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
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Overall Score | 51.10 |
Liaison | Barbara Queen |
Submission Date | July 17, 2019 |
Executive Letter | Download |
California State University, Los Angeles
OP-8: Sustainable Dining
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.63 / 2.00 |
Daniel
Keenan Executive Chef GEH |
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Part 1: Sustainable Dining Initiatives
Sustainable Dining Policy
No
A brief description of the sustainable dining policy:
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On-Campus Sourcing
No
A brief description of the program to source food from a campus garden or farm:
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Local Community Engagement
Yes
A brief description of the farmers market, CSA or urban agriculture project:
Every two weeks of the semester a local farmers market takes place on the campus.
Vegan Dining Program
Yes
A brief description of the vegan dining program:
The University Club restaurant provides vegan options on the menu as well as the option to request custom vegan dishes in advance. The Dining Commons has a daily vegan special available to all students who wish to partake.
Low-Impact Dining Events
Yes
A brief description of the low impact dining events:
The dormitory dining commons has meatless nights once every 6 week cycle.
Sustainability-Themed Meals
No
A brief description of the sustainability-themed meals:
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Sustainability-Themed Outlet
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability-themed food outlet:
The campus has a concept called Everytable which certifies locally sourced product.
Labeling and Signage
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability labeling and signage in dining halls:
The Dining Commons has messaging that is provided by the Nutritional Science students.
Outreach and Education
Yes
A brief description of the outreach efforts to support learning and research about sustainable food systems:
Yes, the Nutritional Science students do tabling throughout the semester on campus to raise awareness.
Other Initiatives
No
A brief description of the other sustainability-related dining initiatives:
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Part 2: Food and Dining Waste
Food Recovery Program
Yes
A brief description of the food recovery competition or commitment program or food waste prevention system:
Currently the campus is in the process of purchasing a composting product for use at the dining facilities.
Trayless Dining and Portion Modifications
Yes
A brief description of the trayless dining or modified menu/portion program:
Trays are not used at the dining commons.
Food Donation
Yes
A brief description of the food donation program:
When possible food is take to the Mission in downtown LA or they will pick it up.
Food Materials Diversion
Yes
A brief description of the food materials diversion program:
The campus has a robust kitchen oil recycling program and is contracting out for anaerobic digestion.
Composting
No
A brief description of the pre-consumer composting program:
n/a
Does the institution or its primary dining services contractor have a post-consumer composting program?:
No
A brief description of the post-consumer composting program:
n/a
Dine-In Service Ware
Yes
A brief description of the reusable service ware program:
The dining commons, catering services and the restaurant all use reusable service ware.
Take-Away Materials
Yes
A brief description of the compostable containers and service ware:
The campus has a no plastic straw and no plastic bag policy. The Catering services uses all biodegradable to go packaging along with paper bags.
Does the institution or its primary dining services contractor offer discounts or other incentives to customers who use reusable containers (e.g. mugs) instead of disposable or compostable containers in “to-go” food service operations?:
Yes
A brief description of the reusable container discount or incentives program:
Yes, Coffee is discounted when purchased with a reusable cup.
Other Materials Management Initiatives
No
A brief description of other dining services materials management initiatives:
n/a
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