| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 58.49 |
| Liaison | Cody Friend |
| Submission Date | Feb. 13, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Nebraska at Omaha
OP-8: Sustainable Dining
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.00 / 2.00 |
Sarah
Burke Sustainability Coordinator Student Affairs |
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Part 1: Sustainable Dining Initiatives
Sustainable Dining Policy
No
A brief description of the sustainable dining policy:
UNO Food Services & Catering:
There is no written policy, however, they do specify in both their prime vendor contract and with their weekly produce bids that locally grown and/or processed products will receive preferential considerations for purchase.
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:
UNO Food Services & Catering:
They have a dedicated vegan venue in the Food Court in the Milo Bail Student Center. They offer a number of vegan options in all of their venues on campus.
Savor (Baxter Arena Food Provider):
This is customized and available upon request.
Scott Dining (Scott Housing Food Provider):
Working to offer a vegetarian option at every meal period (sometimes it is vegan)
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
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability labeling and signage in dining halls:
UNO Food Services & Catering:
Their biodegradable & compostable serviceware is labeled stating these facts. They advertise that a product they are serving is from a local firm/provider/vendor/source.
Scott Dining (Scott Housing Food Provider):
They are starting to label all vegetarian and vegan options.
Outreach and Education
Yes
A brief description of the outreach efforts to support learning and research about sustainable food systems:
UNO Food Services & Catering:
In collaboration with Campus Recreation, they established six different cooking and food option classes for students, faculty, and staff on campus.
Savor (Baxter Arena Food Provider):
Work with team nutritionist on what sustainable foods they offer.
Other Initiatives
Yes
A brief description of the other sustainability-related dining initiatives:
UNO Food Services & Catering:
Working with Human Resources to apply for the American Diabetes Association "Health Champion" certification. They also offer a number of diverse, ethnic food options both during International Education Week and throughout the school year.
Part 2: Food and Dining Waste
Food Recovery Program
No
A brief description of the food recovery competition or commitment program or food waste prevention system:
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Trayless Dining and Portion Modifications
No
A brief description of the trayless dining or modified menu/portion program:
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Food Donation
Yes
A brief description of the food donation program:
UNO Food Services & Catering:
Working with the student organization, Every Bite Counts, to donate leftover catering food to a local nonprofit that works with homeless and at-risk youth.
Savor (Baxter Arena Food Provider):
They donate their non-perishable leftovers.
Food Materials Diversion
Yes
A brief description of the food materials diversion program:
All three of UNO's food providers (UNO Food Services & Catering, Savor, and Scott Dining) recycle their spent cooking oil to local companies for processing (either for animal feed or fuel)
Composting
No
A brief description of the pre-consumer composting program:
UNO Food Services & Catering:
The majority of the food prepared is prepared to order. Food is not wasted by preparing ahead and having to dispose of the food if it is not purchased.
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:
Savor (Baxter Arena Food Provider):
Catered events use reusable serviceware.
Scott Dining (Scott Housing Food Provider):
All serviceware used is reusable (buffet-style facility): plates, bowls, glasses/mugs/cups, silverware.
Take-Away Materials
Yes
A brief description of the compostable containers and service ware:
UNO Food Services & Catering:
All carryout/food containers offered are biodegradable and compostable items purchased from Eco-Products.
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
No
A brief description of other dining services materials management initiatives:
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