Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
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Overall Score | 33.31 |
Liaison | Katherine Straub |
Submission Date | Feb. 21, 2018 |
Executive Letter | Download |
Susquehanna University
OP-8: Sustainable Dining
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.38 / 2.00 |
Katherine
Straub Professor Earth and Environmental Sciences |
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Part 1: Sustainable Dining Initiatives
Sustainable Dining Policy
Yes
A brief description of the sustainable dining policy:
Aramark, our dining services contractor, has published animal welfare and sustainable seafood policies (https://www.aramark.com/responsibility/environmental-sustainability/responsible-sourcing).
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:
Vegan options are provided in the dining programs for lunch and dinner. Diverse, various plant based proteins in an array of tastes and styles are provided for all students.
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:
Local vegetables are purchased from our vendors. The university hosts an apple fest yearly from a local vendor.
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:
Aramark posts signs in the main dining facility that promote its sustainability practices including cage free eggs, sustainably sourced seafood, locally grown fruits and vegetables, and local ice cream (Hershey's).
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:
Aramark partners with the American Heart Association and uses the Healthy for Life platform.
Part 2: Food and Dining Waste
Food Recovery Program
Yes
A brief description of the food recovery competition or commitment program or food waste prevention system:
LeanPath is a company that works to reduce food waste by measuring the amount of food wasted, setting goals how to reduce that amount, and learning how to reduce food wastes.
Trayless Dining and Portion Modifications
Yes
A brief description of the trayless dining or modified menu/portion program:
Trayless dining in Evert dining room has been in place for over 10 years.
Food Donation
Yes
A brief description of the food donation program:
Some leftover food is sold to Meals on Wheels. So not exactly donating but the cost is very low.
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:
Vegetable scraps are saved and picked up by facilities and delivered to the campus garden, where they are composted.
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:
The main dining hall has reusable service ware.
Take-Away Materials
No
A brief description of the compostable containers and service ware:
The university uses compostable to-go containers, but does not compost them.
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
Yes
A brief description of other dining services materials management initiatives:
From a corporate perspective, supply chain actively works with vendors ensuring sustainable practices are in place. See Aramark's Global Supplier Code of Conduct at https://www.aramark.com/responsibility/environmental-sustainability/responsible-sourcing
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