| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.21 |
| Liaison | Dave Barbier |
| Submission Date | June 3, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
IN-4: Innovation 4
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Shelly
Janowski Sustainability Coordinator Facility Services |
Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Beginning in March 2014, reusable take-out containers were made available to students in the Dreyfus University Center food court. Students can purchase a food container for $6.00. Each time the container is used, the student receives a $0.50 discount on their food purchase and will be making money after their 13th purchase.
The dirty container is returned to the food court and the student is given a validation ticket to hand to the food service worker when they next want to purchase food in a “Green on the Go” container. Used containers are washed and ready to be handed out again.
This program is also available to faculty and staff of the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point.
A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):
We expect to spend less on current Earthchoice compostable drink ware and service ware for take out food; however, specific data is not available.
The Green-On-the-Go discount has been used 669 times between January 2014 and April 2014.
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
Which of the following STARS subcategories does the innovation most closely relate to? (Select all that apply up to a maximum of five):
| Yes or No | |
| Curriculum | No |
| Research | No |
| Campus Engagement | Yes |
| Public Engagement | No |
| Air & Climate | No |
| Buildings | No |
| Dining Services | Yes |
| Energy | No |
| Grounds | No |
| Purchasing | Yes |
| Transportation | No |
| Waste | Yes |
| Water | No |
| Coordination, Planning & Governance | No |
| Diversity & Affordability | No |
| Health, Wellbeing & Work | No |
| Investment | No |
Other topic(s) that the innovation relates to that are not listed above:
The website URL where information about the innovation is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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