Salem Dining Service is doing the following things to be more environmentally responsible:
Sustainable Foods:
- Member of the NC 10% Campaign (http://www.nc10percent.com/)
- Member of Goodness Grows in NC (http://www.ncagr.gov/markets/gginc/index.htm)
- Fair Trade Coffee (Java City brand)
- Local produce is purchased through Fresh Point
- Locally Baked Goods
- Local Dairy Products
- Natural & Organic food purchasing
- 100% of seafood meets Monterey Bay Seafood Watch guidelines for sustainable seafood
- Vegetarian Options
- Vegan Options
- Salem College has an herb garden which provides fresh herbs year round to enhance the flavor of foods prepared in the Refectory and for catering services.
Waste Stream Management:
- Reusable To Go Containers
- Reusable Cup/ Mug Program
- Refillable Condiment Containers
- Single Serve Napkin and Paper Towel Dispensers
- Print & Copy Double-Sided
- Recycle Paper and Cardboard
- Fryer Oil Recycling Program
- RecylcleMania Participation
- China vs. Single Use Disposables
- Filtered Water Station
- Trayless Dining
- Composting: Pre-& Post- Consumer Waste
Responsible Purchasing:
- Recycled Content Napkins
- Recycled Content Office Paper
- Energy Star Computers
- Digital Signage
- Compostable Trash Can Liners
Transportation:
Education & Awareness:
- Sustainability Website
- Earth Week Celebration