Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
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Overall Score | 51.07 |
Liaison | Adam Maurer |
Submission Date | March 31, 2021 |
South Seattle College
OP-8: Sustainable Dining
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.40 / 2.00 |
Adam
Maurer District Sustainability Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
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Part 1. Sustainable dining initiatives
Local community engagement
Yes
A brief description of the farmers market, CSA or urban agriculture project:
Community Orchard of West Seattle, (COWS) is located on the main campus of South Seattle College. COWS is a non profit organization and partners with Nature Stewards. COWS provides a home-scale model and venue that demonstrates how much food can be grown on a city-sized lot. Produce goes to volunteers and local security programs.
COWS broke ground in the winter of 2011 and in its first year converted a narrow strip of unused land on the north east end of South Seattle College. Today you will find a working community garden and growing food forest orchard.
COWS uses permaculture and organic growing principles. All efforts are made in demonstrating low-maintenance sustainable food production strategies.
COWS broke ground in the winter of 2011 and in its first year converted a narrow strip of unused land on the north east end of South Seattle College. Today you will find a working community garden and growing food forest orchard.
COWS uses permaculture and organic growing principles. All efforts are made in demonstrating low-maintenance sustainable food production strategies.
Sustainability-themed outlet
No
A brief description of the sustainability-themed food outlet:
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Inclusive and local sourcing
No
A brief description of the support for disadvantaged businesses, social enterprises, and/or local SMEs:
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Estimated percentage of total food and beverage expenditures on products from disadvantaged businesses, social enterprises, and/or local SMEs:
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Low-impact dining
No
A brief description of the low impact dining events and/or plant-forward options:
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Vegan dining program
No
A brief description of the vegan dining program:
Complete vegetarian option are provided at all meals, but vegan meals are not. They are available during some meal periods depending on the menu.
The Brockey Center offers vegetarian and vegan options for special events upon request.
The Brockey Center offers vegetarian and vegan options for special events upon request.
Labelling and signage
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability labelling and signage in dining halls:
The Brockey Center labels local, vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options through small place cards next to food.
Part 2. Food waste minimization and recovery
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:
The Brockey Center food service center is a tray-free dining area. Two of the campus dining areas open to students offer trayless dining via sit down service.
Food donation
Yes
A brief description of the food donation program:
Leftover food from the cafeteria is donated to Food Lifeline on a weekly basis. The on-campus catering service has implemented practices to reduce food waste.
Food materials diversion
Yes
A brief description of the food materials diversion program:
Used cooking oil is collected and picked up by a third party vendor to be recycled.
Composting
Yes
A brief description of the pre-consumer composting program:
All pre-consumer food waste is composted via the municipal composting program.
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:
Post-consumer compost is collected for conference meals catered in the Brockey center and in the main dining hall on campus.
Dine-in service ware
Yes
A brief description of the reusable service ware program:
The Brockey Center uses china for most of dine in meals.
Take-away materials
Yes
A brief description of the compostable containers and service ware:
The Brockey Center and Culinary Program dining locations use compostable containers and service ware.
Does the institution or its primary dining services contractor offer discounts or other incentives to customers who use reusable containers instead of disposable or compostable containers in “to-go” food service operations?:
Yes
A brief description of the reusable container discount or incentives program:
A discount is offered for anyone using a reusable coffee mug.
Optional Fields
International themed bistro and buffet line have options with culturally diverse choices.
Website URL where information about the sustainable dining programs is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
There are two main entities on campus that serve food, each very different in their operations. 1) Culinary Arts Program operates several different food locations/options, including Alki Cafe, Alhadeff Grill, Food Court, and Pastry Lab Cafeteria. Collectively, these locations serve students, faculty, and staff on a daily basis. 2) Paid staff operate the Brockey Conference Center. As its name suggests, it hosts conferences, events, and large groups on a regular basis. This does not serve students, staff, or faculty daily.
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