Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
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Overall Score | 35.40 |
Liaison | David Liebman |
Submission Date | Feb. 28, 2019 |
Executive Letter | Download |
Santa Rosa Junior College
OP-8: Sustainable Dining
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.25 / 2.00 |
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Tilotson Waste Diversion Technician Facilities |
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Part 1: Sustainable Dining Initiatives
Sustainable Dining Policy
Yes
A brief description of the sustainable dining policy:
The below points are in the contract between the campus and the food vendor.
1.9 Sustainability
1.91 Food Service Products and Packaging: Contractor shall make every effort to use environmentally friendly food service products and use only 100% recyclable or 100% compostable products.
1.92 Contractor shall use green, environmentally friendly cleaning and sanitizing products.
1.93 Contractor agrees to work closely with SRJC Shone Farm as a supplier of fresh Produce.
1.94 Contractor shall use local food producers and suppliers whenever possible.
1.95 Contractor shall provide periodic reports to the District on its sustainable practices
1.96 Contractor shall work with the District to educate students and staff on sustainable food practices and to promote same.
On-Campus Sourcing
Yes
A brief description of the program to source food from a campus garden or farm:
The beef used for hamburgers served in the cafeteria is sourced from Shone Farm which is our campus farm located in Forestville, CA. In addition, the SRJC culinary program operates an on-campus cafe/bakery and dining room which sources organic produce from Shone Farm based on availability.
Local Community Engagement
Yes
A brief description of the farmers market, CSA or urban agriculture project:
The campus farm provides a CSA box for people who are interested.
https://shonefarm.santarosa.edu/products-csa
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
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability-themed food outlet:
The SRJC Culinary Arts Bakery has used 100% organic (and locally sourced wherever possible) produce for the past 10 years. In addition, the purchasing team makes every effort to procure local meat and grains, as the budget allows. The Culinary Arts Bakery participates in schoolwide composting efforts and has a separate, large outdoor bin dedicated to the Burdo Culinary Arts building, where the Bakery/Cafe and Dining Room are located. Culinary Arts students gain experience and are able to use Campus as a Living Laboratory in both back and front of house operations at the Bakery/Cafe.
Labeling and Signage
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability labeling and signage in dining halls:
The dining hall has a request a straw policy where straws are only available by request.
Additionally as a waste reduction effort the dining hall removed plastic clamshell to go containers and replaced them with a compostable plate and aluminum foil.
Outreach and Education
No
A brief description of the outreach efforts to support learning and research about sustainable food systems:
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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:
No trays are not offered.
Food Donation
No
A brief description of the food donation program:
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Food Materials Diversion
No
A brief description of the food materials diversion program:
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Composting
Yes
A brief description of the pre-consumer composting program:
Composting is offered on both the customer side and employee side of the cafeteria.
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:
Composting is offered on both the customer side and employee side of the cafeteria.
Dine-In Service Ware
No
A brief description of the reusable service ware program:
N/A
Take-Away Materials
Yes
A brief description of the compostable containers and service ware:
Compostable paper plates are used throughout the dining services and paper clamshells are available upon request.
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:
There is a 25 cent discount for bringing your own mug.
Other Materials Management Initiatives
No
A brief description of other dining services materials management initiatives:
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Optional Fields
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