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Green Initiatives

At VCU Dining Services, we understand that we have a responsibility to identify and address the social and environmental concerns that matter most to our clients, customers, employees, and communities. We focus our resources where we can make an impact on our society and our business such as Health and Wellness, Environmental Stewardship, Community/Campus Involvement, and Employee Advocacy.

Each day we work hard to continuously improve on our actions.

ARAMARK Corporate Initiatives 

Click here to view our Green Thread initiative 

Click the SEAFOOD WATCH icon for information on ARAMARK's Seafood Initiative

Health and Wellness
At VCU Dining Services, we strive to help the campus community make healthy dining decisions both on and off campus via online menu and nutrition information, healthy eating tips, campus programs and more.

Environmental Stewardship 
VCU Dining Services demonstrates environmental stewardship with a dining program that promotes the preservation of the earth’s resources. We are committed to reducing the environmental footprint and a plan for bringing sustainability to life to preserve resources.

Community/Campus Involvement
We support the VCU campus community and surrounding areas through our time and resources to help enrich the lives of those around us.

Employee Advocacy
The VCU Dining Services staff is made up of people from diverse backgrounds, skills, and cultures. We are united by one goal: finding better ways to meet the needs of the people we serve. VCU Dining Services is committed to encouraging, developing, and rewarding our staff.

Market 810 is now trayless!
Trayless dining results in saving 128,000 gallons of water during a school year at VCU. That's enough water for the average family of four to consume in showers, washing machines, dishwashers and drinking for one year!

Market 810 is Certified Virginia Green!
Click here to read about all of Market 810's green initiatives.