We work together to continually develop and implement sustainable solutions. Through Green Thread, our environmental sustainability platform, we bring innovative and efficient solutions to life. We are passionately focused on reducing the environmental impact within our operations.
Here are just a few ways we work to make our campus more environmentally conscious:
Local Purchasing
Did you know Dining Services sources food from many local farmers, growers and distributors? The list changes throughout the year depending on seasonality and availability.
Recycling and/or Composting
Dining Services partners with RDP to recycle and compost waste from all dining locations across campus from fryer oil to paper and aluminum, and take out containers. We appreciate your efforts to sort your waste by following the waste bin signage.
Trayless Dining
By skipping trays, your actions help minimize food waste, conserve energy and water, and reduce the amount of cleaning chemicals entering the waste stream.
Skip the Straw
Every year, Americans use enough straws to wrap around the earth 2.5 times. To do our part to reduce the number of plastic straws being thrown away every day, we offer (paper, compostable) straws upon request. Sip Smarter and skip the straw!
