Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 53.85
Liaison Ruairi O'Mahony
Submission Date May 1, 2015
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.0

University of Massachusetts Lowell
OP-7: Low Impact Dining

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 3.00 Frank Hurley
Executive Chef
University Dining Services
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Percentage of total dining services food purchases comprised of conventionally produced animal products:
50

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A brief description of the methodology used to track/inventory expenditures on animal products:
The percentage of total dining food purchases comprised of conventionally produced animal products is unavailable, 50% was included as a place holder.

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Does the institution offer diverse, complete-protein vegan dining options at all meals in at least one dining facility on campus?:
Yes

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Does the institution provide labels and/or signage that distinguishes between vegan, vegetarian (not vegan), and other items?:
Yes

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Are the vegan options accessible to all members of the campus community?:
Yes

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A brief description of the vegan dining program, including availability, sample menus, signage and any promotional activities (e.g. “Meatless Mondays”):
UMass Lowell Dining Services offers “Meatless Mondays,” “Farmer’s Market” meal option, an extensive salad bar, and a mobile app identifying daily menu identifying vegetarian and vegan options.

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A brief description of other efforts the institution has made to reduce the impact of its animal-derived food purchases:
NA

The website URL where information about the vegan dining program is available:
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Annual dining services expenditures on food:
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Annual dining services expenditures on conventionally produced animal products:
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Annual dining services expenditures on sustainably produced animal products:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
UMass Lowell Dining Services Nutritional information can be found here: http://umasslowell.campusdish.com/EatWellContent/NutritionHighlights.aspx

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