| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 76.71 |
| Liaison | Gioia Thompson |
| Submission Date | Feb. 6, 2023 |
University of Vermont
IN-32: Single-Use Plastic Ban
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.50 / 0.50 |
Gioia
Thompson Sustainability Strategist UVM Office of Sustainability |
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Has the institution banned or eliminated the on-site sales and distribution of at least one type of single-use disposable plastic?:
Yes
A brief description of the single-use disposable plastics that have been banned or eliminated:
Styrofoam in Dining was phased out by 2012. In 2013 UVM stopped selling bottled water. Straws were made available only by request in UVM Dining outlets in 2018. Plastic bags, Styrofoam and plastic stirrers were eliminated in 2020.
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https://www.uvm.edu/news/story/uvm-celebrates-end-bottled-water-sales-bottled-water-retirement-party
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