Sustainability
Augustana Dining Services is committed to be a leader in promoting sustainability and a healthier planet. Our initiatives are dynamic and broad-reaching in the areas of recycling, reducing waste, buying environmentally preferable products and extending our commitment to the environment.
Augustana Dining Services will:
- Be a working model for other educational institutions.
- Partner with local growers to convert used oil into bio-diesel to help extend growing season in greenhouse operations and to power farm equipment.
- Recycle plastic bottles, tin cans and glass.
- Partner with local growers to compost food waste from dining operations.
- Use biodegradable containers in all food service operations on campus.
- Use products from renewable resources, and 100% compostable, that return to nature's cycle within 6 months.
- Emphasize on buying locally through our Farm to Fork programs to help reduce the amount of fossil fuels required for food transport while supporting local businesses.
- Donate left over food products from catering events to local agencies during scheduled breaks.
Augustana Dining Services is committed to promoting sustainable practices for a cleaner, greener future.
