We work together to continually develop and implement sustainable solutions. Through Green Thread, our environmental sustainability platform, we bring innovative and efficient solutions to life. We are passionately focused on reducing the environmental impact within our operations.
Here are just a few ways we work to make our campus more environmentally conscious:
Local Purchasing
Locally Grown: Did you know Dining Services sources food from many local farmers, growers and distributors? The list changes throughout the year depending on seasonality and availability. However, here is a sampling of a few of our partners:
- All of our milk and yogurts
- Coffee & Teas from Just Us! Coffee Roasters
- Locally made breads
- Eggs
- Maple Syrup
- Seafood such as haddock and salmon is responsibly sourced with the MSC certified: Marine Stewardship Council
- Fruits & Vegetables (in season)
Be on the look out for our Locally Grown menu icon when dining around campus as we continue to partner with local and provincial businesses such as Noggins, H&E Keddy Bros, Made with Local, Bento and so much more!
Lug-a-Mug
Coolfood Meals
Recycling
Green Cleaning & Water Conversation
Green Cleaning: All dining locations are committed to using cleaning products in our operations to reduce the need for chemical based cleaning products and provide a healthy and safe learning environment.
Trayless Dining: Did you know Dining Services has been trayless since 2015? By dining trayless, you have helped positively impact the waste stream. Dining trayless minimizes food waste, conserves energy and water, and reduces the amount of cleaning chemicals entering the waste stream.
