To The Barnard Community,

Barnard College Dining Services is committed to increasing the amount of environmentally friendly products and services offered on campus. We understand the importance of continued environmental initiatives, especially for Barnard and our guests.

Eat Green is a communication campaign to help educate our guests about the steps we are taking to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gases, the support of sustainable agriculture, and the elimination of unnecessary waste. This campaign not only communicates our efforts, but also nurtures and supports student initiatives in relation to environmental issues on campus.

Below, please find a list of the initiatives and programs we have in place;   

• We have partnered with Eco Reps on campus for a Harvest Dinner once a semester in Hewitt. The dinners features local, seasonal, and sustainable .
• We offer Green Wave bio-degradable take out containers. This product is made of environmentally conscious natural fiber and is an excellent substitute for Styrofoam and plastic.
• We installed a BioX Composter; an organic waste decomposition system. This machine uses micro-organisms, maintained at a favorable temperature, to digest approximately 200 lbs. of organic material every five hours, into waste water. The micro-organisms can eat any type of food product, except for bones and pineapple tops.
• We now use 100% cage-free eggs for all breakfast items served in Hewitt.
• Make efforts to reduce packaging by offering china, mugs, and glasses whenever possible.
• Use 100% recycled EcoLogo certified napkins.
• Purchase local baked goods, sustainable produce from Sid Wainer, Eli Zabar sandwiches
  and H & H bagels.
• Recycle paper, cardboard, aluminum and plastic.
• Recycle all waste cooking oil.
• Use Eco friendly cleaning products, consisting of the “Green” line of environmentally friendly products.
• Maintain a long-term partnership with City Harvest, and donate extra food products every Friday.
• Feature only Fair Trade Eco-Ground coffee at Java City.  With this program, Java City works with coffee farmers to promote sustainable social, ecological, and economic models for the production and trade of coffee that benefits the farmers, their families, and the natural environment.
• Provide reusable bags at Java City. These bags are sold at cost for our guests’ convenience.
• Offer a 10% discount for all coffee purchases to customers who bring their own mug to Java City.
• Use 100% recycled paper in our office copiers and printers.

We will continue to explore new ways to expand our role in improving the environment and look forward to forming partnerships with student groups on campus to reach these goals.

Sincerely,
Goldi Juer
Director of Operations
Barnard College Dining Services