Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
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Overall Score | 40.39 |
Liaison | Sarah Laurie |
Submission Date | May 17, 2017 |
Executive Letter | Download |
State University of New York at Fredonia
OP-8: Sustainable Dining
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.63 / 2.00 |
Sarah
Laurie Environmental Safety and Sustainability Specialist; PR Subcommittee Chair; ACUPCC liaison Environmental Health & Safety |
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Part 1: Sustainable Dining Initiatives
Sustainable Dining Policy
No
A brief description of the sustainable dining policy:
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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
No
A brief description of the farmers market, CSA or urban agriculture project:
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Vegan Dining Program
Yes
A brief description of the vegan dining program:
SUNY Fredonia was one of only 12 universities nationwide to be recognized in the final results of a recent “Most Vegetarian-Friendly College” contest, sponsored by PETA2, the world’s largest youth animal rights organization and an affiliate of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.
Although Fredonia was not among the 10 universities on the official winners list, it was one of two schools given “Honorable Mention” status for its vegetarian and vegan options.
The PETA2 website stated, “At Fredonia, the university has added vegan tortellini, vegan seitan subs and faux-chicken and faux-beef ramen stir fries, to the delight of the student population!”
The judges added that Fredonia is a “rising star in the contest and we look forward to seeing them in 2009.”
Students are increasingly pleased with what SUNY Fredonia’s dining halls are offering as well.
“The stir fry is big,” said Jessica Whittam, a senior vegan from Port Jefferson, N.Y. “They have lots of salads and entrees as well. There are a lot of different choices.”
“They have a lot of Middle Eastern-inspired food,” added Erica White, a sophomore vegetarian from Syracuse, N.Y. “It’s nice. I get to feel like I’m at home even when I’m at school.”
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
No
A brief description of the sustainability-themed food outlet:
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Labeling and Signage
No
A brief description of the sustainability labeling and signage in dining halls:
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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
Yes
A brief description of the other sustainability-related dining initiatives:
Healthy Cooking Demos and a culturally diverse/ ethnic food series.
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:
The Cranston Marche' is 100% trayless as of January 2013.
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
No
A brief description of the pre-consumer composting program:
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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:
Cranston Marche utilizes stainless steel cutlery.
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?:
Yes
A brief description of the reusable container discount or incentives program:
Discounts are offered for customers bringing their reusable 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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