| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 68.81 |
| Liaison | Dave Barbier |
| Submission Date | July 17, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
OP-6: Food and Beverage Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
6.00 / 6.00 |
Shelly
Janowski Sustainability Coordinator Facility Services |
Percentage of food expenditures that meet one or more of the criteria for this credit (0 - 100):
A brief description of the sustainable food and beverage purchasing program:
Sustainability embodies the premise that we must make mindful decisions about the quality of life for ourselves and future generations. University Dining Services has the ethical and moral obligation to carefully assess all of our decisions that connect to issues of economic viability, social justice and environmental preservation. We recognize that the benefits to all of our local and global neighbors are substantial and we want to be part of creating a healthier world.
Strategies for the Future
•Focus on increased utilization of local foods (produced within 100 miles of Stevens Point) and regional foods (produced within 250 miles of Stevens Point).
•Work closely with Central Rivers Farmshed Group to bring farmers to campus for Farm to Plate educational events.
•Develop a long-term strategy for using local and organic products in residential, catering, and retail areas.
•Collaborate with student organizations on a grass roots level to further strengthen the connection to the community.
•Support businesses so they can provide local jobs and economic development.
The Website URL where information about the institution's sustainable food and beverage purchasing efforts is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Included University Dining, CPS Cafe, Treehaven and Central WI Environmental Station food expenditures.
Included University Dining, CPS Cafe, Treehaven and Central WI Environmental Station food expenditures.
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