Overall Rating | Silver |
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Overall Score | 52.46 |
Liaison | Andrew DeMelia |
Submission Date | May 11, 2022 |
Bryant University
OP-8: Sustainable Dining
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.35 / 2.00 |
Emma
Lacey Sustainability Intern Dining Services |
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Part 1. Sustainable dining initiatives
Local community engagement
Yes
A brief description of the farmers market, CSA or urban agriculture project:
Sodexo, in conjunction with the University's Sustainability Committee, cohosts a farmers' market twice a year. In addition, Sodexo supports sustainable fisheries with the "Red's Best" program, https://www.redsbest.com/redsbest/
Sustainability-themed outlet
No
A brief description of the sustainability-themed food outlet:
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Inclusive and local sourcing
No
A brief description of the support for disadvantaged businesses, social enterprises, and/or local SMEs:
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Estimated percentage of total food and beverage expenditures on products from disadvantaged businesses, social enterprises, and/or local SMEs:
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Low-impact dining
No
A brief description of the low impact dining events and/or plant-forward options:
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Vegan dining program
Yes
A brief description of the vegan dining program:
There is a station dedicated solely to vegan and vegetarian meals. Protein is available at all meals. Examples of vegan protein provided at the dining hall include tofu, roasted vegetables, chickpeas, hummus, and occasionally vegan imitation meats.
Labelling and signage
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability labelling and signage in dining halls:
Locally sourced food is labeled in the dining halls (local apples for example). There is also material on waste diversion to a local pig farm. At each dining station, there are menu signs that also provide an ingredient list with possible allergens as well as where the main ingredients of the meal were sourced.
Part 2. Food waste minimization and recovery
Food recovery program
Yes
A brief description of the food recovery competition or commitment program or food waste prevention system:
Sodexo participates in the "Weigh the Waste" food waste education and prevention event in the dining hall with results posted on social media.
Trayless dining and portion modifications
Yes
A brief description of the trayless dining or modified menu/portion program:
The dining hall has gone completely trayless.
Food donation
Yes
A brief description of the food donation program:
Food is donated to the local food bank at each semester's shutdown.
Food materials diversion
Yes
A brief description of the food materials diversion program:
All food waste is picked up by a local pig farm - My Blue Heaven Farm.
All used cooking oil is picked up by Newport Biodiesel and recycled into clean-burning fuel.
All used cooking oil is picked up by Newport Biodiesel and recycled into clean-burning fuel.
Composting
No
A brief description of the pre-consumer composting program:
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Does the institution or its primary dining services contractor have a post-consumer composting program?:
No
A brief description of the post-consumer composting program:
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Dine-in service ware
Yes
A brief description of the reusable service ware program:
China, silverware and glasses are used in the dining hall.
Take-away materials
Yes
A brief description of the compostable containers and service ware:
The faculty/staff dining room provides biodegradable cups and to-go containers to its customers.
Does the institution or its primary dining services contractor offer discounts or other incentives to customers who use reusable containers instead of disposable or compostable containers in “to-go” food service operations?:
No
A brief description of the reusable container discount or incentives program:
Reusable coffee refill options around campus had to be removed due to Covid19 health and safety policy.
Optional Fields
Sodexo provides funding for Bryant's Health and Wellness initiatives, such as Wellness Wednesdays (education and healthy eating).
Cultural diversity is evident in Sodexo's meal offerings, and food stations include an international/stir fry station and noodle bowl section.
Cultural diversity is evident in Sodexo's meal offerings, and food stations include an international/stir fry station and noodle bowl section.
Website URL where information about the sustainable dining programs is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
https://www.redsbest.com/redsbest/
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