| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 54.65 |
| Liaison | Kelly Nowicki |
| Submission Date | May 20, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
OP-7: Low Impact Dining
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 3.00 |
Larry
Ringgenberg Director University Centers |
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Percentage of total dining services food purchases comprised of conventionally produced animal products:
100
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A brief description of the methodology used to track/inventory expenditures on animal products:
All products are tracked but not broken in this category.
None
Does the institution offer diverse, complete-protein vegan dining options at all meals in at least one dining facility on campus?:
Yes
None
Does the institution provide labels and/or signage that distinguishes between vegan, vegetarian (not vegan), and other items?:
Yes
None
Are the vegan options accessible to all members of the campus community?:
Yes
None
A brief description of the vegan dining program, including availability, sample menus, signage and any promotional activities (e.g. “Meatless Mondays”):
Vegan concepts are available on a daily basis at Whitney Center and Cartwright Center.
None
A brief description of other efforts the institution has made to reduce the impact of its animal-derived food purchases:
http://www.tomorrowstarts2day.com/index.html
We recognize we have a responsibility to use our resources wisely and to protect them for future generations. As demonstrated in our Better Tomorrow Commitments, we have an unwavering dedication to creating exceptional experiences for you that result in increased personal health, as well as a sustainable enviornment and strong communities in which we live and serve.
You can expect us to live proactively moving forward while striving to achieve our Better Tomorrow Commitments, and to let you know the progress we are making together in North America.
The website URL where information about the vegan dining program is available:
None
Annual dining services expenditures on food:
3,200,000
US/Canadian $
None
Annual dining services expenditures on conventionally produced animal products:
1,423,335.92
US/Canadian $
None
Annual dining services expenditures on sustainably produced animal products:
0
US/Canadian $
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
I believe all animal products purchased are not from sustainable farms.
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