| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 38.99 |
| Liaison | Hayley Berliner |
| Submission Date | Oct. 28, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Trinity College (CT)
IN-10: Sustainable Dining Certification
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.50 / 0.50 |
Hayley
Berliner Sustainability Coordinator Finance & Operations |
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Is at least one on-campus dining hall or food service outlet certified by the following organizations? (at least one positive response required):
| Yes or No | |
| The Food Recovery Network | No |
| The Green Restaurant Association (GRA) (Two Star or higher) | Yes |
| Green Seal (GS-55 Standard for Restaurants and Food Services) | --- |
| Leaders for Environmentally Accountable Foodservice (LEAF) | --- |
| Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Chain of Custody Certification | --- |
| Responsible Epicurean and Agricultural Leadership (REAL) | --- |
| An equivalent program approved by AASHE | --- |
A brief description of each certified dining hall or food service outlet, including the year the certification was achieved and/or renewed:
Thursday, May 11, 2017 The Bistro at Trinity College was re-certified and upgraded to a 3 Star Certified Green Restaurant® by the Green Restaurant Association (GRA), a national nonprofit organization helping restaurants to become more environmentally sustainable. The Bistro at Trinity College received 175.10 GreenPoints™ on the GRA’s rigorous certification scale and implemented 52 environmental steps.
Highlights of Green Accomplishments:
Comprehensive recycling program
No use of polystyrene foam (aka Styrofoam™)
High efficiency pre-rinse spray valve and aerators, which save energy and water
High efficiency lighting (CFLs and T8s)
Energy Star equipment, which is 30-40% more efficient than traditional models
50% of food purchases are vegetarian
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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