Overall Rating Bronze - expired
Overall Score 40.54
Liaison Rebecca Quesnell
Submission Date Dec. 18, 2015
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STARS v2.0

Roosevelt University
OP-6: Food and Beverage Purchasing

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.80 / 4.00 Rebecca Quesnell
Sustainable Operations Coordinator
Physical Resources
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Percentage of dining services food and beverage expenditures that are local and community-based and/or third party verified:
20

A copy of an inventory, list or sample of sustainable food and beverage purchases:
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An inventory, list or sample of sustainable food and beverage purchases:

Fresh Produce: Apples, peaches, tomatoes, peppers, carrots, lettuces, fresh herbs, micro greens. Dairy: Milk and Cheese. Meats: All turkey used is free range and locally produced in Southwest Michigan.


Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (food and beverage expenditures for on-site franchises, convenience stores, vending services, or concessions)?:
No

Percentage of on-site franchise, convenience store, vending services, and concessions food and beverage purchases that are local and community-based and/or third party verified:
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A copy of an inventory, list or sample of on-site franchise, convenience store, vending machine, and/or concessions food and beverage purchases that are sustainably produced:
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An inventory, list or sample of on-site franchise, convenience store, vending machine, and/or concessions food and beverage purchases that are sustainably produced:
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A brief description of the sustainable food and beverage purchasing program:

We have a relationship with Testa Produce who automatically provides local produce whenever available. They do business with farms in Southeast Wisconsin, Northern Illinois and Southwest Michigan.


A brief description of the methodology used to track/inventory sustainable food and beverage purchases:

All local food items are marked as such on our provider invoices.


Total annual food and beverage expenditures:
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Which of the following food service providers are present on campus and included in the total food and beverage expenditure figures?:
Present? Included?
Dining operations and catering services operated by the institution --- ---
Dining operations and catering services operated by a contractor --- ---
Franchises --- ---
Convenience stores --- ---
Vending services --- ---
Concessions --- ---

Has the institution achieved the following?:
Yes or No
Fair Trade Campus, College or University status ---
Certification under the Green Seal Standard for Restaurants and Food Services (GS-46) ---
Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification ---
Signatory of the Real Food Campus Commitment (U.S.) ---

A brief description of other sustainable restaurant and food service standards that the institution’s dining services operations are certified under:
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The website URL where information about the institution's sustainable food and beverage purchasing efforts is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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