Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
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Overall Score | 48.64 |
Liaison | Lawrence Brien |
Submission Date | Dec. 12, 2018 |
Executive Letter | Download |
State University of New York at Brockport
OP-8: Sustainable Dining
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.75 / 2.00 |
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Part 1: Sustainable Dining Initiatives
Sustainable Dining Policy
Yes
A brief description of the sustainable dining policy:
Being good stewards is one of the Brockport Auxiliary Service Corporation's (BASC) core company values. Not only does it strive to manage resources efficiently to create and preserve value for our customers, but also takes steps to care for our environment. BASC supports living, learning, and working green.
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:
BASC contracts with Giambrone, a Rochester produce food distributor, for fresh produce. Giambrone provides local produce whenever possible. There are signs in the dining halls that communicate weekly local produce.Local farms include Kirby's Market, Garden Farm, Hill-View Farms, Sodoma Farms, Intergrow, Smith's Farm Market, and many others. Approximately 90% of the dairy products served on campus are produced locally and about 12-15% of produce is sourced locally through prime vendors.
Vegan Dining Program
Yes
A brief description of the vegan dining program:
At both Brockway and Harrison dining halls, a vegetarian entree and vegan soup are offered daily at lunch and dinner. In addition, vegans can find tofu, hummus, soy milk, and a wide selection of vegetables and legumes at the salad bar daily in each dining hall. Vegetarian items are labeled with a (V) symbol to indicate that they have been prepared with no meat. Similarly, vegan items are labeled with a (VGN) symbol to indicate that they have been prepared using no animal products.
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:
BASC has hosted Farm-to-Table themed meals, including a Harvest Celebration - Farm to Table Thanksgiving in the Harrison and Brockway Dining Halls in 2015.
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:
There are signs in the dining halls that communicate weekly local produce.
Outreach and Education
Yes
A brief description of the outreach efforts to support learning and research about sustainable food systems:
Description of the BASC sustainability is provided on the website:
https://basc1.org/about/sustainability/about-basc-sustainability#FAQs
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:
All trays have been removed from both Harrison Dining Hall which is a Freshman dining Hall as of 2010 and Brockway Dining Hall as of 2011.
Food Donation
Yes
A brief description of the food donation program:
The Dining Services work with organizations in the city of Rochester to donate leftover food and products for use at food shelters.
Food Materials Diversion
Yes
A brief description of the food materials diversion program:
Cooking oil is recycled.
Composting
Yes
A brief description of the pre-consumer composting program:
There is at least one trash can labeled "Compost" in each food service location. There are signs both above and on top of these trash cans that displays what can and cannot be put in these compost cans. Students are ultimately responsible for making sure that compost foods do not end up in the trash can if it all possible.
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:
BASC has partnered with Natural Upcycling to compost waste.
Dine-In Service Ware
Yes
A brief description of the reusable service ware program:
Working Green -Dispenser implementation (napkins, silverware)
Take-Away Materials
Yes
A brief description of the compostable containers and service ware:
Take away materials are Eco-friendly and made from 100% annually renewable resources such as corn. Containers are also placed in the dining halls and all residence halls at the end of each school year for students to return any dishes, glass, and silverware.
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:
The reusable mugs offered at the dining areas on campus may be used to purchase fountain beverages, coffee, hot tea, hot chocolate, and cappuccinos. The mug must be purchased directly from the institution. When reusable mugs, 16 oz are received for the price of 12 oz.
Other Materials Management Initiatives
No
A brief description of other dining services materials management initiatives:
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