Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 61.36
Liaison Elizabeth Swiman
Submission Date Jan. 30, 2015
Executive Letter Download

STARS v2.0

Florida State University
OP-7: Low Impact Dining

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.19 / 3.00 Scott Aebersold
Marketing Manager
Seminole Dining/Aramark
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Percentage of total dining services food purchases comprised of conventionally produced animal products:
12.10

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A brief description of the methodology used to track/inventory expenditures on animal products:
Methodology comes from (Aramark) velocity reports from our vendors. The velocity report outlines what is purchased and from what category(meat, dairy beverage, supplies etc.). From there will can locate where that product came from, similar to tracking produce expenditures.

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Does the institution offer diverse, complete-protein vegan dining options at all meals in at least one dining facility on campus?:
Yes

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Does the institution provide labels and/or signage that distinguishes between vegan, vegetarian (not vegan), and other items?:
Yes

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Are the vegan options accessible to all members of the campus community?:
Yes

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A brief description of the vegan dining program, including availability, sample menus, signage and any promotional activities (e.g. “Meatless Mondays”):
Our vegan dining program consists of items available every day at our residential dining hall that allows students to choose what best fits them. Our “Peace of mind” station has over 10 different options for students to choose from that are either vegan, vegetarian and gluten free.

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A brief description of other efforts the institution has made to reduce the impact of its animal-derived food purchases:
We implemented our national menus at our residential dining locations allowing us to serve a more diverse and lesser animal derived food.

The website URL where information about the vegan dining program is available:
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Annual dining services expenditures on food:
5,600,000 US/Canadian $

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Annual dining services expenditures on conventionally produced animal products:
688,000 US/Canadian $

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Annual dining services expenditures on sustainably produced animal products:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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