| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 61.36 |
| Liaison | Elizabeth Swiman |
| Submission Date | Jan. 30, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Florida State University
IN-2: Innovation 2
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.00 / 1.00 |
Elizabeth
Swiman Director of Campus Sustainability Facilities |
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Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Food Recovery Network student chapter
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A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
FRN unites students to fight food waste and hunger issues by recovering perishable food that would otherwise go to waste on campus and donating to people in need.
Leftover packaged food items are collected daily from 9 locations around campus and donated to local community organizations who serve the hungry and homeless populations of the Tallahassee community.
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A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):
- Developed safe and easy way to collect and donate unused food
- Reduces overall waste generated in dining facilities
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A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
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Which of the following STARS subcategories does the innovation most closely relate to? (Select all that apply up to a maximum of five):
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| Curriculum | --- |
| Research | --- |
| Campus Engagement | Yes |
| Public Engagement | Yes |
| Air & Climate | --- |
| Buildings | --- |
| Dining Services | Yes |
| Energy | --- |
| Grounds | --- |
| Purchasing | --- |
| Transportation | --- |
| Waste | Yes |
| Water | --- |
| Coordination, Planning & Governance | --- |
| Diversity & Affordability | --- |
| Health, Wellbeing & Work | --- |
| Investment | --- |
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Other topic(s) that the innovation relates to that are not listed above:
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The website URL where information about the innovation is available:
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