Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
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Overall Score | 27.21 |
Liaison | Jonathan Miller |
Submission Date | May 8, 2017 |
Executive Letter | Download |
Nova Southeastern University
OP-8: Sustainable Dining
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.50 / 2.00 |
Jason
Fitch Resident District Manager Shark Dining |
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Part 1: Sustainable Dining Initiatives
Sustainable Dining Policy
Yes
A brief description of the sustainable dining policy:
Chartwells Balanced U program implements various sustainable food and dining practices.
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
Yes
A brief description of the farmers market, CSA or urban agriculture project:
With support from our produce vendor, we showcase a farmers marrket on campus once a semester featuring many local and sustainable products including our perfectly imperfect produce.
Vegan Dining Program
No
A brief description of the vegan dining program:
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Low-Impact Dining Events
Yes
A brief description of the low impact dining events:
Various Mondays throughout the semester will be chosen and we will host a meatless Monday option for students at Food Bar or Training bar location in the University Center Food Court.
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
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability labeling and signage in dining halls:
Through a partnership with our nutritionist we host various round table sessions to communicate sustainable practices and health eating. Menu items are also labeled through Webstrition online vegan /vegetarian, foods made without gluten etc. for students to make healthy eating choices.
Outreach and Education
Yes
A brief description of the outreach efforts to support learning and research about sustainable food systems:
Through a partnership with a local nutritionist, mostly focused on athletes. Round table sessions either through Dine with the Directors or Meet the Nutritionist events.
Other Initiatives
Yes
A brief description of the other sustainability-related dining initiatives:
Green Food digester and all sustainability purchasing practices as noted on sustainability and wellness section on our website.
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:
Green Food Digester as well as hosting Recyclemania
Trayless Dining and Portion Modifications
Yes
A brief description of the trayless dining or modified menu/portion program:
We are currently a trayless campus
Food Donation
Yes
A brief description of the food donation program:
Through Food recovery network and various organizations on campus, we participate in food donation programs.
Food Materials Diversion
No
A brief description of the food materials diversion program:
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Composting
No
A brief description of the pre-consumer composting program:
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Does the institution or its primary dining services contractor have a post-consumer composting program?:
No
A brief description of the post-consumer composting program:
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Dine-In Service Ware
Yes
A brief description of the reusable service ware program:
Many of the paper products utilized come from 100% recycled products, I.e. Greens etc., boxes are sustainable.
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?:
Yes
A brief description of the reusable container discount or incentives program:
Bring your own cup program in place for discounted refills on beverages.
Other Materials Management Initiatives
Yes
A brief description of other dining services materials management initiatives:
TrimTrax program in place to monitor product waste.
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