Top Ten Reasons to Eat on Campus!

10.  Conserve Energy and Water OR Conserve Energy and Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions
We have implemented a training program for all front line staff.  Also onsite there is regular review/training with staff to help reduce wasteful practices (e.g. closing vestibule doors; reporting leaky facuets; equipment scheduling and maintenace; thawing items previous day to avoid running under warm water; we prepferentially purchase Energy Star certified kitchen equipment when available and/or equipment that is designed to reduce energy and water usage.

9.  Green Cleaning
ARAMARK has been a long-term partner with Eco Lab, a supplier of cleaning products.  We are pround to be a supporter and user of their newest program and product line, EcoLogic, which supports envirnmentally responsible cleaning.  The EcoLogic Product Line provides "green" product alternatives in ware washing, laundry and housekeeping applications.  The program promotes a healthier and cleaner environment by utilizing products that help prevent toxic pollution and waste, conserve resources and habitats and minimize global warming and ozone depletion.  A number of these products have been awarded Green Seal certification.  For many of the cleaning products we use, we have transitioned to their greener alternatives and we continue to expand this program.

8.  Support Sustainable Production of Food
As part of our commitment to sustainable practices, we have added food items to our menu which embraces this concept.

7.  Recycling & Composting
Across our food service locations, we have comprehensive recycling programs that help divert waste including aluminum, plastic, glass, papaer, cardboard and cooking oil for new uses.  Please help us divert as much waste from landfill as possible by using the appropriate bins.

6.  Biodergradable & Recyclable Packaging
Although we encourage students to dine using reusable service ware whenever available, when take out is a must, biodegradable packaging is an environmentally preferred alternative.  In support of a greener packaging program, we are introducing sugar cane, wild reed, bamboo and corn.  This line of take out ware can be composted, uses less energy and water to produce, and will biodegrade faster than their more persistent counter parts.  Now you can feel great about what you eat and what you eat it on!

5.  Fair Trade Coffee
ARAMARK is proud to serve Fair Trade Certified Coffee through our Expressos' Coffee Concept.  This certification means the coffee you are drinking was purchased from a registered International Fair Trade Coffee farm.  We also offer organic coffees and fair trade organic coffee blends.  Our coffee blends and varities are constantly rotating so come visit us and try our Fair Trade Coffee offerings.

4.  Be Part of the School Community
By spending time on campus and taking the time to learn about all the programs you can participate in, you can help build a stronger school community.  Food services participate in a number of community events throughout the year and we want you to join in on the fun and help build an even stronger school community.

3.  Nutritionally analyzed menus
As a part of our mission to offfer a variety of food choices and cycle menus for our food court locations, we also nutritionally analyze our menus.  If you would like to see the nutritional values of our menu items, they can be viewed under the menu section of this website.

2.  Hang out with your friends

1.  You Don't Have To Do Dishes!