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
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Social Justice
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–-Overall human rights initiatives
-Safe working conditions
Why is Sustainability important?
Seven Critical Global Trends
1. The Population Explosion
2. Diminishing Land Resources
3. Diminishing Water Resources
4. The Destruction of the Atmosphere
5. The Approaching Energy Crisis
6. Social Decline
7. Conflicts and Increasing Killing Power
Source: Green Handbook: Nielsen
What are the benefits?
State
•-Economic impact – employment / business
•-Support for historically under utilized business (HUB)
•-Environment protection
•-Nutritional value & health concerns
•-Support safe working conditions and living wage
University
•-Town/Gown issues – support for local farmers / suppliers
•-Support environment protection
•-Point of differentiation for institution
•-Health concerns – nutritional value
•-Important student cause
•-Educational value – tied to certain curriculum
Students
•-Support for the “little guy” – local farmers, local business
•-Concern for the environment
•-Support for human rights
•-Perceived quality (fresher / better)
What is Campus Dining doing to become more sustainable??
BIO-PAK take-out containers used in Wagoner Hall
Bio-Pak containers are unique because 96% of the product is made from renewable natural resouce paper. Bio-Pak can be composted and recycled.
The raw materials used to produce Bio-Pak are also being managed closely; for each tree used another is planted and harvested.
Implementing Bio-Pak containers for take-out meals in Wagoner is just one way Campus Dining is working towards a more sustainable lifestyle.
Trayless Dining Facilities
Did you know that it takes an average of 3.5 gallons of water and 1.5 kilowatts of energy to wash each tray?
Campus Dining is working towards several sustainable initiatives. One of those initiatives is to reduce the amount of water used in Wagoner Dining Hall by eliminating trays. Going trayless saves a staggering 8,782 gallons of water a day.
Cardboard
Campus Dining recycles cardboard from all dining locations across campus.
Fair Trade Coffee
Fair Trade coffee is sold at Fair Trade Market, Java City at Randall Library and seasonally at Einstein Bros Bagels. UNCW Campus Dining recognizes the need for social and environmental responsiblity towards farm workers, our customers and our communities; That is why we have implemented the Fair Trade coffee program on campus. Benefits of these programs for coffee farmers mean community development, health, education and environmental stewardship.
China, Flatware and Glasses
We use china, flatware and glasses in Wagoner Dining Hall, that are washed and sanitized for reuse, which reduces the amount of paper packaging.
Reusable Cleaning Cloths
Reusable cleaning cloths are used to clean our locations rather than paper products.
Prepared Unused Food Products
Campus Dining provides Good Shepherd with unused bulk food mulitple times a week. Good Shepherd understands that we do not always have leftovers, but if we do, we donate the food to them in an effort to help the community. These foods include: mashed potatoes, pasta, stuffing and more.