Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
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Overall Score | 28.79 |
Liaison | William Ghrist |
Submission Date | May 23, 2018 |
Executive Letter | Download |
Washtenaw Community College
OP-8: Sustainable Dining
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.50 / 2.00 |
Sandra
McCarthy Faculty Librarian Library |
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Part 1: Sustainable Dining Initiatives
Sustainable Dining Policy
No
A brief description of the sustainable dining policy:
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On-Campus Sourcing
Yes
A brief description of the program to source food from a campus garden or farm:
WCC has a garden/farm on campus knows as the Core Garden. The Culinary Program grows herbs in the garden. There is a small farmers market late summer through early fall. The garden has grown vegetables and herbs as part of their focus to provide fresh produce to underprivileged WCC students. Aimed at teaching people where their food comes from, farm-to-table cooking was the objective. The garden produced 700 pounds of food this past season and was given away free at WCC farms stands.
Local Community Engagement
Yes
A brief description of the farmers market, CSA or urban agriculture project:
WCC has a garden/farm on campus knows as the Core Garden. There is a small farmers market late summer through early fall.
Vegan Dining Program
Yes
A brief description of the vegan dining program:
1. Garrett’s -- Not vegan, but vegetarian options are available for every Garrett’s restaurant service. Garrett’s menu does not have vegan/vegetarian labels, but the wait staff is aware of vegetarian options.
2. Aramark-- Many options available everyday. Java Spot offers Earthen Jar which is vegan/kosher; and panini vegetarian option. Edibles offers salad bar with tofu offered; veggie burgers; and soups are homemade vegetarian option available. Subway offers sub with vegetables only. Menu TV options provides vegan signage.
3. Fabulous Foods -- Yes, as needed for event. Vegetarian option. Stir Fry Option available. Buffet tables or separate vegan/vegetarian table
4. Vending -- N/A
All campus food services offer vegan options accept for Vending machines.
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:
WCC does not have a dining hall. Labeling of food nutrition is provided at all venues with signs and TV billboards.
Outreach and Education
Yes
A brief description of the outreach efforts to support learning and research about sustainable food systems:
Aramark offers Green Thread Platform. Green Thread Platform is committed to reduce environmental impact by providing responsible solutions that enrich and support the natural environment. The Platform includes responsible sourcing, waste minimization, efficient operations, and transportation.
Other Initiatives
Yes
A brief description of the other sustainability-related dining initiatives:
Aramark is working towards Health People for 2020 by providing nutritional food options to students and employees.
Outside vendors are present during the week offering culturally diverse options such as middle eastern, asian, and
Human Resources is promoting Health and Wellness initiatives by supporting walking for fitness.
Part 2: Food and Dining Waste
Food Recovery Program
Yes
A brief description of the food recovery competition or commitment program or food waste prevention system:
Aramark follows waste tool kit with master menu program and guidelines for batch recipes. Master menu program involves weigh wasted food before composting to keep below 4%. Guidelines for batch recipes helps to reduce food waste by measuring need ingredients based on number of people. This process reduces food waste. WCC was at 2.3% for 2016-2017.
Trayless Dining and Portion Modifications
Yes
A brief description of the trayless dining or modified menu/portion program:
WCC food sources do not use trays.
Food Donation
No
A brief description of the food donation program:
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Food Materials Diversion
Yes
A brief description of the food materials diversion program:
WCC performs composting of food scraps and the waste oil is recycled.
Composting
Yes
A brief description of the pre-consumer composting program:
Pre-consumer composting includes all food waste and compostable paper and plant-based products being composted during preparation and cooking before being served to customers.
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
No
A brief description of the reusable service ware program:
N/A
Take-Away Materials
No
A brief description of the compostable containers and service ware:
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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?:
Yes
A brief description of the reusable container discount or incentives program:
Aramark -- Java Spot offers special rate to customers who use their own coffee mugs.
Other Materials Management Initiatives
Yes
A brief description of other dining services materials management initiatives:
There is ongoing discussion with vendors to limit what is needed for food each day. This process helps cut back on food waste. Only order what is needed based on numbers. For example, campus Subway will only prep food ready for two (2) days out.
Aramark will host daily meetings within their group about food options for the day.
Optional Fields
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Websites
Garrett’s http://culinary.wccnet.edu/garretts/
Aramark http://www.wccnet.edu/resources/otherresources/foodservices/javaspot/
http://www.aramarkcafe.com/layouts/canary_2010/locationhome.aspx?locationid=4097&tmp=20160105232956
Fabulous Foods http://www.fabfoodcatering.com/ review menu options
Vending N/A
Annual dining services Expenditures on Food
Garrett’s $85,000 (includes some equipment purchases)
Aramark N/A
Fabulous Foods $200,000
Vending N/A
Annual dining services Expenditures on conventionally produced animal products
Garrett’s 15% of $85,000 = $12750
Aramark N/A
Fabulous Foods $20,000
Vending N/A
Annual dining services Expenditures on sustainably produced animal products
Garrett’s 10% of $85,000 = $8500
Aramark 0%
Fabulous Foods $10,000 seafood
Vending N/A
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