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UMASS DINING SUSTAINABILITY: JUST THE FACTS
At UMass Dining we believe we must take a stand on many of the issues surrounding our food supply. We are committed to a socially responsible program that supports the campus and local communities. We work hard to provide food that is fresh,
seasonal, and minimally processed. We strive
to provide organic and healthy options.
StudentFarmers’Marketthroughout Fall Semester
Sourcinglocal:Honey,Cage-free Eggs, Maple Syrup, Fish, Meat, Milk, Yogurt, and more!
Retaildininglocationsprovide compost bins alongside trash and recycling. We proudly serve compostable to-go containers, flatware, cups, and plates with our meals.
Traylessdining
• UMassDiningisthelargest foodservice provider in the nation to sign onto the Real Food Campus Commitment, pledging to source 20% real food by 2020.
• Installed5educationalpermaculture gardens on campus that provide organic, hearty fruits and vegetables to the Dining Commons each year
• Source 30% local produce, including some from the UMass Student Farming Enterprise
• Received$485,000grantfromthe Kendall Foundation to source even more local food
• Compost100%foodwasteindining commons – that’s over 1,200 tons of organic material/year!
• Serveonlysustainableseafoodin accordance with Seafood WATCH guidelines
• ServeorganicandFairTradecoffee
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