Overall Rating | Reporter - expired |
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Liaison | Christopher Williams |
Submission Date | Feb. 16, 2018 |
Executive Letter | Download |
University of Delaware
OP-8: Sustainable Dining
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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
No
A brief description of the vegan dining program:
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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
No
A brief description of the other sustainability-related dining initiatives:
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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:
UD's Dining Services (including our contractor Aeromark) perform targeted food waste audits on a semi-regular basis as part of their normal operations. These audits have already helped them adjust their operations to reduce waste. For example, Aeromark has adjusted the ways they cut and prepare vegetables to reduce food waste.
Trayless Dining and Portion Modifications
Yes
A brief description of the trayless dining or modified menu/portion program:
This summer, UD sustainability program will host a research student who is interested in tackling this exact issue.
Food Donation
Yes
A brief description of the food donation program:
UD Parking allows community members to reduce their parking fines each year by donating non-perishable food goods instead. This is a very popular program, especially among students. UD also collects food goods and donations for food banks during the holiday season.
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:
UD participated in a compost program in 2014-2015, but our local facility shut down. However, UD does have two aerobic food digesters that reduce food waste into a nutrient-neutral sludge, which is discharged into the sewer with almost no environmental impact.
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:
UD participated in a compost program in 2014-2015, but our local facility shut down. However, UD does have two aerobic food digesters that reduce food waste into a nutrient-neutral sludge, which is discharged into the sewer with almost no environmental impact.
Dine-In Service Ware
Yes
A brief description of the reusable service ware program:
UD provides reusable cutlery in all sit-down dining areas.
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:
UD community members can enjoy a discount at all food and beverage outlets when they bring a reusable beverage container.
Other Materials Management Initiatives
Yes
A brief description of other dining services materials management initiatives:
- UD implemented trayless dining in all dining halls about 5 years ago.
- UD employs two aerobic digesters in its largest dining facility (Caesar-Rodney) to reduce food waste down into a nutrient-free sludge, which is drained to the sewer. The sludge is so environmentally benign that UD is not required to attain a special permit for this discharge.
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