Overall Rating | Reporter - expired |
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Liaison | Marcela Marín Arias |
Submission Date | Sept. 17, 2020 |
Executive Letter | Download |
Instituto Tecnológico Metropolitano
OP-8: Sustainable Dining
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Reporter |
Marcela
Marín Arias Coordinadora Sistema de Gestión Ambiental Ciencias Ambientales y de la Construcción |
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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
No
A brief description of the farmers market, CSA or urban agriculture project:
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Vegan Dining Program
No
A brief description of the vegan dining program:
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Low-Impact Dining Events
No
A brief description of the low impact dining events:
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Sustainability-Themed Meals
No
A brief description of the sustainability-themed meals:
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Sustainability-Themed Outlet
No
A brief description of the sustainability-themed food outlet:
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Labeling and Signage
No
A brief description of the sustainability labeling and signage in dining halls:
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Outreach and Education
Yes
A brief description of the outreach efforts to support learning and research about sustainable food systems:
The Institutional Wellness office conducts the following educational activities:
Toma de bloque (Capturing the building) seeks to promote healthy eating and lifestyles. Held in the cafeterias, it includes games and booths.
The Nutrition Incubator fosters conscious nutrition and responsible eating habits, addressing academic and technical concepts of food preparation, consumption, and waste management.
Our Gastronomic Workshop, aimed at employees, seeks to raise awareness through the preparation of healthy and economical dishes using basic ingredients.
Promotion of healthy habits through the newsletter Saludémonos and posters in Wellness offices
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
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:
The cafeterias inside the ITM serve their lunches on porcelain dinnerware to reduce the generation of plastic waste.
Food Donation
No
A brief description of the food donation program:
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Food Materials Diversion
Yes
A brief description of the food materials diversion program:
We manage the used cooking oils generated by the institution's cafeterias.
-There is a document with guidelines for the adequate management of used cooking oils (IGA 010).
-We keep records and share them with the collection company, who must have a certificate issued by the competent environmental authority that includes data such as quantity, treatment/use, and final disposal.
Composting
Yes
A brief description of the pre-consumer composting program:
Our compost is produced with all the organic material generated at the cafeterias of the institution.
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:
Our compost is produced with all the organic material generated at the cafeterias of the institution and used for planting and maintaining our gardens. In addition, it is given away in environmental education campaigns for students, employees, and teachers.
Dine-In Service Ware
Yes
A brief description of the reusable service ware program:
Our cafeterias serve their food on ceramic dinnerware and use metal utensils. However, the institution still uses disposable cups.
Take-Away Materials
No
A brief description of the compostable containers and service ware:
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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?:
No
A brief description of the reusable container discount or incentives program:
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Other Materials Management Initiatives
Yes
A brief description of other dining services materials management initiatives:
The ITM has a training program for cafeteria staff on topics such solid waste sorting, recycling used oil, and composting.
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