Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
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Overall Score | 53.15 |
Liaison | Sara McIntyre |
Submission Date | Dec. 20, 2018 |
Executive Letter | Download |
Sewanee - The University of the South
OP-8: Sustainable Dining
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.50 / 2.00 |
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wright Director of Dining Dining |
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Part 1: Sustainable Dining Initiatives
Sustainable Dining Policy
Yes
A brief description of the sustainable dining policy:
http://www.sewanee.edu/dining/sustainability-/
On-Campus Sourcing
Yes
A brief description of the program to source food from a campus garden or farm:
Sewanee Dining purchases directly from our University farm a wide selection of vegetables and herbs
Local Community Engagement
Yes
A brief description of the farmers market, CSA or urban agriculture project:
Sewanee Dining is the primary customer of our Local Food Hub, supports the local Farmers Market and Hosts an on Campus Farmers Market every year
https://sewanee.locallygrown.net/
Vegan Dining Program
Yes
A brief description of the vegan dining program:
Sewanee dining has a vegan program that operates continually during the school year , we continually improve this program and participation the vegan program continues to grow. We most recently participated in 3-day Food Forward Training program that focused on plant-centric recipes
https://forwardfood.org/
Low-Impact Dining Events
No
A brief description of the low impact dining events:
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Sustainability-Themed Meals
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability-themed meals:
We host local meals daily and plan special events several times a yearly. The next locallly sourced community event will be the November 10 A Local Harvest Meal and Contra Dance featuring local vegetables, lamb and pork, followed by a Thanksgiving meal November 15 where we feature locally grown and purchased turkeys and use locally harvest squash , lettuces and other vegetables
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:
We use signage extensively throughout the Dining Hall indicating locally sourced products, individually farms, additionally, Sewanee Dining is a member of Pick Tennessee http://www.picktnproducts.org/ and celebrate this with signage
Outreach and Education
Yes
A brief description of the outreach efforts to support learning and research about sustainable food systems:
Sewanee Dining works with university departments , the local community and farmers to encourage continuing education on sustainability and food systems
Other Initiatives
Yes
A brief description of the other sustainability-related dining initiatives:
We work closing with our Health and wellness department to continually educate and inform our community on healthy sustainable choices, we also work with the international student groups to provide represent diverse and authentic food cultures
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
No
A brief description of the trayless dining or modified menu/portion program:
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Food Donation
Yes
A brief description of the food donation program:
We donate all unused portions program exists at this time whenever we can to variety fo community partners, our local food bank, senior citizens center, and Otey Parrish, we also host a Thanksgiving meal at Otey Parrish using the unused portions and menu items form the schools Thanksgiving meal the day before.
Food Materials Diversion
Yes
A brief description of the food materials diversion program:
We have a pre-consumer composting program with our University farm, all cooking oil is picked up and recycled by a third party, all cardboard is recycled as well as all metal cans
Composting
Yes
A brief description of the pre-consumer composting program:
The University Farm picks pre-consumer compost daily during the school year
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:
All of our service ware is reusable
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
No
A brief description of other dining services materials management initiatives:
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