| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 49.83 |
| Liaison | YOLANDA MENDOZA CAVAZOS |
| Submission Date | June 30, 2022 |
Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas
OP-8: Sustainable Dining
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.45 / 2.00 |
Maria Teresa
Maldonado Sada Special Projects Sustainability dept |
Does the institution or its primary dining services contractor host a farmers market, community supported agriculture (CSA) or fishery program, or urban agriculture project, or support such a program in the local community?:
A brief description of the farmers market, CSA or urban agriculture project:
Does the institution or its primary dining services contractor host a sustainability-themed food outlet on-site, either independently or in partnership with a contractor or retailer?:
A brief description of the sustainability-themed food outlet:
Does the institution or its primary dining services contractor support disadvantaged businesses, social enterprises, and/or local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through its food and beverage purchasing?:
A brief description of the support for disadvantaged businesses, social enterprises, and/or local SMEs:
Estimated percentage of total food and beverage expenditures on products from disadvantaged businesses, social enterprises, and/or local SMEs:
Does the institution or its primary dining services contractor host low impact dining events or promote plant-forward options?:
A brief description of the low impact dining events and/or plant-forward options:
Does the institution or its primary dining services contractor have a vegan dining program that makes diverse, complete-protein vegan options available to every member of the campus community at every meal?:
A brief description of the vegan dining program:
We have a certification for sustainable events where practices such as offering at least one vegetarian dish are promoted.
Does the institution or its primary dining services contractor inform customers about low impact food choices and sustainability practices through labelling and signage in dining halls?:
A brief description of the sustainability labelling and signage in dining halls:
Does the institution or its primary dining services contractor participate in a competition or commitment program and/or use a food waste prevention system to track and improve its food management practices?:
A brief description of the food recovery competition or commitment program or food waste prevention system:
Has the institution or its primary dining services contractor implemented trayless dining (in which trays are removed from or not available in dining halls) and/or modified menus/portions to reduce post-consumer food waste?:
A brief description of the trayless dining or modified menu/portion program:
Does the institution or its primary dining services contractor donate food that would otherwise go to waste to feed people?:
A brief description of the food donation program:
Does the institution or its primary dining services contractor divert food materials from the landfill, incinerator or sewer for animal feed or industrial uses?:
A brief description of the food materials diversion program:
Does the institution or its primary dining services contractor have a pre-consumer composting program?:
A brief description of the pre-consumer composting program:
Does the institution or its primary dining services contractor have a post-consumer composting program?:
A brief description of the post-consumer composting program:
At the Universidad Autónoma de Tamaulipas we generate organic waste in gastronomic centers and cafeterias (although they are external to the university).
In order to reduce organic waste, we agreed with the "Faculdad de Ingeniería y Ciencias" of the University so that a part of the organic waste was used to generate compost. It is important to note that students are the ones who support this project by carrying out activities.
Does the institution or its primary dining services contractor utilize reusable service ware for “dine in” meals?:
A brief description of the reusable service ware program:
Does the institution or its primary dining services contractor provide reusable and/or third party certified compostable containers and service ware for “to-go” meals (in conjunction with an on-site composting program)?:
A brief description of the compostable containers and service ware:
We have a certification for sustainable events where practices such as:
1. Offer water in pitchers or large dispensers and use reusable or compostable cups.
2. Avoid the use of paper mats, straws and plastic stirrers.
3. Consider tableware options and select reusable.
4. Serve small size meals that do not require utensils.
5. Guests must select their dietary preferences.
6. 40% or more of the food cost goes to organic or ecological food adjusted to real needs.
7. At least one dish must be vegetarian.
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?:
A brief description of the reusable container discount or incentives program:
A brief description of other sustainability-related initiatives not covered above:
Website URL where information about the sustainable dining programs is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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