Lakehead University
OP-7: Low Impact Dining

Aramark (Cafeteria, Franchises): Aramark has a sophisticated product tracking system which allows us to report virtually every purchase made by our campus team over a given period of time. Whenever we require information on procurement patterns reports can be generated detailing purchase volumes and total spent for any particular item, anywhere in the country

Aramark (Cafeteria, Franchises): We ensure there is at least daily vegan and/or vegetarian entrée option as well as a variety of vegan and vegetarian sides at each dining location in both residential and retail that is clearly communicated through point of sale material. We take care to provide complete protein sources by offering a variety of different plant based proteins, while incorporating ingredients such as pulses/legumes, cereals & pseudocereals, nuts, seeds, soy / tofu, etc. to provide vegan and vegetarian diners with a balanced diet that is rich in plant based protein. We piloted Meatless Mondays in our residential dining operations, however it was not well accepted in the community. We continue to emphasize the benefits of plant based eating through our Healthy for Life marketing, communication, and educational platform through publishing materials such as a vegetarian eating brochure in our Healthy for Life information board, seasonal newsletters such as our fall 2013 Live it Good newsletter boasting the benefits of pulses in partnership with Pulse Canada, online news stories about vegan and vegetarian eating on liveitgood.ca, and through our social media channels.

Aramark (Cafeteria, Franchises): We purchase our shell eggs locally from Vanderwees Farms in order to support local producers in the Thunder Bay area and reduce emissions produced from transporting eggs across long distances. In addition, we purchase MSC certified wild-caught seafood and BAP certified farmed seafood through our contracted partner frozen fish supplier. Purchasing sustainably sourced seafood helps to reduce ecologically harmful practices such as overfishing and promotes responsible aquaculture.

Additional Information can be found at: liveitgood.ca This information is only for Aramarks food services. LUSU could not provide data which could be used for OP 7 (Low Impact Dining) for the Outpost. Additionally, The Study coffeehouse underwent a change in management through the time period and thus is also excluded here as it was considered unreasonable to ask new management to retrieve the required information.