
Tray-less Dining:
Reduced water consumption approximately 404 gallons a day/90,496 gallons a year
Saved energy to heat water
Reduced dish detergent and dish sanitizer introduction into water systems
Created greater awareness about food waste and healthy eating
Supports healthy eating habits and portion control
Local Organic Produce:
8-10% of the produce we buy and use in campus dining halls is local or organic
There are over 45 organic items available for purchase in the Sundry
Reduce Reuse Recycle:
We recycle 2,000 pounds of cooking oil each week
We recycle all cardboard boxes and paper products
Campus Kitchen:
We donate an average of 20 pounds of food to Campus Kitchen each day
Through Campus Kitchen, dining services take part in serving over 5,000 meals a year to agencies such as: Ronald McDonald House, AIDS Care Service, The Children's Home, Prodigals Community, Senior Apartments and The Potter's House in Winston-Salem.
Sustainability Partners:
Dining services partnered with the Entrepreneurial CLass of Sustainability and Facilities Management to host the kick off for the first annual sustainability week
Dining services partners with the Fresh Point Network of local farmers in North and South Carolina to provide the freshest seasonal products