Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 70.54
Liaison Tavey Capps
Submission Date Oct. 18, 2013
Executive Letter Download

STARS v1.2

Duke University
SD-8: Dishware

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete N/A Tavey Capps
Environmental Sustainability Director
Office of the Executive Vice President
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Does the institution offer reusable dishware at its dining services locations?:
Yes

Does the institution offer plastic dishware at its dining services locations?:
No

Does the institution offer polystyrene (Styrofoam) dishware at its dining services locations?:
No

Does the institution offer post-consumer recycled content dishware at its dining services locations?:
No

Does the institution offer biodegradable / compostable dishware at its dining services locations?:
No

Does the institution offer other types of dishware at its dining services locations?:
Yes

Provide a brief description.:
Duke offers a reusable eco-clamshell program, which helps to reduce waste from to-go meals. Students, faculty and staff can obtain a free eco-clamshell through promotions at regular times each the week.

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