Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
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Overall Score | 53.85 |
Liaison | Jennifer Goree |
Submission Date | Nov. 26, 2018 |
Executive Letter | Download |
Clemson University
OP-8: Sustainable Dining
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.88 / 2.00 |
Stuart
Moore Marketing Associate Aramark |
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Part 1: Sustainable Dining Initiatives
Sustainable Dining Policy
Yes
A brief description of the sustainable dining policy:
Yes. Aramark’s sustainability commitment, known as Green Thread, includes guidelines for sustainable purchasing practices. Many of these practices are embedded within our corporate supply chain and list of approved vendors.
On-Campus Sourcing
Yes
A brief description of the program to source food from a campus garden or farm:
We do purchase from the Clemson Student Organic Farm.
Local Community Engagement
No
A brief description of the farmers market, CSA or urban agriculture project:
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Vegan Dining Program
Yes
A brief description of the vegan dining program:
We have vegan options in both dining halls. Schilletter has a dedicated vegan station that offers hot entrees for the main three meal periods.
Low-Impact Dining Events
No
A brief description of the low impact dining events:
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Sustainability-Themed Meals
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability-themed meals:
Larger Farm to Fork a few years ago. We usually do smaller station focused pieces to feature a single supplier, like apples in fall or Brasstown Beef at Schilletter Grill this January.
https://clemson.campusdish.com/Sustainability.aspx
Sustainability-Themed Outlet
No
A brief description of the sustainability-themed food outlet:
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Labeling and Signage
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability labeling and signage in dining halls:
Our Green Thread walls in addition to signage at stations provide more information about eating sustainably.
Outreach and Education
Yes
A brief description of the outreach efforts to support learning and research about sustainable food systems:
Recently toured students from Sustainability Leadership class through dining facilities to talk about various sustainability initiatives in dining. Dining Services is a sitting member of the campus-wide Solid Green committee on sustainability.
Other Initiatives
Yes
A brief description of the other sustainability-related dining initiatives:
The Registered Dietitian and nutrition team promote the wellness benefits of plant proteins separate and in partnership with our other sustainability dining events. Healthy Campus (through Student Affairs) also promotes the benefits of Meatless Monday and eating sustainably.
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:
In January, Clemson was recognized by the EPA Region 4 for achievement in the Food Recovery Challenge. Dining has been using LeanPath for around a year to track food waste.
Trayless Dining and Portion Modifications
Yes
A brief description of the trayless dining or modified menu/portion program:
Dining has been trayless for several years. This is a commitment across Aramark to reduce waste.
Food Donation
Yes
A brief description of the food donation program:
We currently donate food through Food Donation Connection. In 2017, we donated over 5500 lbs. In 2018 (to date), we have donated over 2200 lbs.
Food Materials Diversion
Yes
A brief description of the food materials diversion program:
Post-consumer waste at Fresh Food Co goes into on-site biodigester. Fryer oil is recycled and some goes to bio-fuels research facility on campus.
Composting
Yes
A brief description of the pre-consumer composting program:
Pre-consumer waste and coffee grounds are composted through campus composting program.
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:
Post-consumer waste at Schilletter is composted through campus composting program.
Dine-In Service Ware
Yes
A brief description of the reusable service ware program:
For our two dining halls, service ware is traditional, washed and reused.
Take-Away Materials
Yes
A brief description of the compostable containers and service ware:
Reusable To Go Boxes are available at both dining halls. This program is free to meal plan holders and a nominal fee is charged each semester to non-meal plan holders.
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:
Campus-wide ten cent discount for using travel mugs for coffee. This is a uniform discount across brands and locations.
Other Materials Management Initiatives
Yes
A brief description of other dining services materials management initiatives:
Specialized signage at Starbucks at Core Campus to divert more Starbucks specific packaging to recycling.
Optional Fields
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
https://www.aramark.com/responsibility#environmentalsustainability
https://www.clemson.edu/campus-life/healthy-campus/aspire/to-go-green.html#aspire%20to%20go%20green
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