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GameDay Football Challenge 2022

Posted on October 10, 2022October 7, 2022 by akadrie

On October 1, we were so excited to bring back the GameDay Football Challenge for the first time since 2019 before the pandemic hit! This year we finished with a Read More …

Posted in  Recycling  , SustainabilityTagged  Recycling  , athletics, Compost, dining services, Facilities and Services, GameDay, GameDay Football, waste minimizationLeave a comment

Sustainability Superstar: Matthew Hughes

Posted on October 18, 2021October 15, 2021 by akadrie

Harvest Table Senior Chef de Cuisine Matt Hughes brings his passion for sourcing local, ethical products to the University’s Dining Services every day. In his three years on campus, he Read More …

Posted in Dining, Sustainability, Sustainability SuperstarsTagged dining services, Harvest Table, Sustainability, sustainable living, University of RochesterLeave a comment

Dining Services Waste Reduction Efforts

Posted on March 22, 2021March 18, 2021 by akadrie

Many recipes utilize common cuts of meat and produce, leaving valuable parts of animals and veggies to go to waste. However, Campus Dining Services continues its sustainability initiatives by striving Read More …

Posted in  Go Green  , Dining, SustainabilityTagged dining services, Headwater Food Hub, Sustainability, University of Rochester, waste reductionLeave a comment

Dining Services Partners with Local Bakery for Gluten-free Desserts

Posted on January 25, 2021January 22, 2021 by akadrie

Gluten-free sweet treats from Molecular Eaterie and Patisserie will be available on campus this upcoming semester for students, faculty and staff to enjoy. Molecular is a small business with a Read More …

Posted in  Go Green  , Dining, SustainabilityTagged dining services, gluten-free, Sustainability, sustainable diets1 Comment

Giving Paper Bags a New Purpose

Posted on October 28, 2020October 23, 2020 by akadrie

Recently, many paper bags provided by dining halls, the Pit, and Hillside Market are being tossed into the trash even though they belong in the paper recycling bin. Even if Read More …

Posted in  Recycling  ,  Sustainability Tip of the Week , SustainabilityTagged dining services, paper bags, reuse, Sustainability, sustainable living, University of Rochester1 Comment

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