What is Sustainable?

Ecological Preservation
- Waste reduction, recycling, composting
- Conservation of soil and water resources
- Energy and material efficiencies to minimize impact on ecosystem
- Protection and enhancement of wildlife habitats

Economic Viability
- Cost saving opportunity (e.g., energy management)
- Support the local economy (i.e., farmers, suppliers)
- Eliminate waste

Social Justice
- Support a living wage requirement
- Overall human rights initiatives
- Safe working conditions

What is Clemson Dining Services doing for Sustainability?

Recycling
Cardboard – approximately 219 tons (annual)
Cooking oil – approximately 4,815 gallons (annual)
Paper – approximately 13,000 lbs. (annual)
Plastic & aluminum – approximately 4,500 lbs. (annual)
Milk containers - approximately 150 1/2 gallon containers daily (Java City & Einstein Bros. Bagels)

Waste Reduction and Energy Efficiencies
- Cooking oil is provided for bio-diesel projects on campus
- Refillable soft drink discount program is in place at retail locations
- Refillable coffee mug discount program is in place at Java City coffee locations
- Induction, convection and pressure cooking technologies and methods are  
   utilized to reduce food waste and energy consumption.
- Replacement of dishwashing equipment at Clemson House has reduced energy and  
  water consumption
- Standard deck ovens have been replaced with more energy efficient convection and
   induction oven cooking technologies at Schilletter and Harcombe dining halls
- Recent dining renovation have included energy efficient incandescent lighting  
   fixtures, automatic timer activated shut off of lighting and HVAC systems
- Bulk dispensers are used when practical to reduce packaging.  Products available in 
   bulk include juices, sodas, milk, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, and 
   most cereals.

Buying Locally
Clemson Dining Services is a committed partner in the development of a local food presence on campus as an integral part of our dining services programs. We work with our vendors to source items locally wherever possible. Some of these include:

Amick Farms                             Lillies of Charleston                               
Bay Valley Produce                    Mayfield Dairy
Bruce Farms Produce                 Milko Inc.
CF Sauer                                 Mission Foods
Claxton Poultry Farms                Moody Dunbar Produce
Country Home Bakers                 Naturally Fresh
Eggs America                            Palmetto Baking Company
Fieldale Farms                           Premium Standard Farms
Flowers Food                            Sara Lee
House Autry Mills                       Schwans Food Service
House of Raeford Farms              Southeast Mills
Julian Freirich Products

Fair Trade Coffee
Fair Trade Coffee is sold at the Java City Cyber Café, Einstein Bros. Bagels, and Loggia Latte, our We Proudly Brew Starbucks locations. Benefits of these programs for coffee farmers mean community development, health, education, and environmental stewardship.

Technology
Food management software ensures that Dining Services forecasts accurately to match food production to consumption.