Campus Dining has been working to reduce food waste and promote sustainable practices for the years, and these changes are a step towards achieving these goals. These changes are designed to minimize food waste by offering more diverse options and maximizing the use of ingredients. This involves providing more choices at the dining halls and encouraging students to choose what they want, reducing the risk of food waste.
This initiative aims to reduce food waste by utilizing all available ingredients and minimizing food spoilage. The initiative will involve chefs working with dining center staff to create a menu that incorporates seasonal ingredients, local sourcing, and sustainable practices. The menu will be designed to be appealing to students and faculty, while also being mindful of food waste reduction.
John Papazoglou, SU’s senior vice president and chief operations officer, said the university will continue to make “visible” changes to the campus dining experience according to SU’s strategic housing and dining plans. The plans are part of the broader campus infrastructure improvement goals listed in the university’s 20-year Campus Framework. The next phase of the initiative is set to completely halt the use of plastic straws and stir sticks by 2025, according to the Plastic Reduction Plan. By then, the use of to-go containers and single-use condiment packets are set to be reduced by 50%. Other dining updates: Several off-campus businesses have begun accepting ’CUSE Cash, including on Marshall Street and at Drumlins Country Club. Students using ’CUSE Cash at on-campus dining facilities will receive a 10% discount, according to the release.
SU opened Tavola 44 at Schine and Yella’s at food.com this semester, as well as further Kosher options at Shaw Dining Center and made-to-order items at the Nancy Cantor Warehouse Cafe. Choolaah, a fast-casual Indian barbecue restaurant, will open locations in food.com and Goldstein Student Center later this semester. Its menu includes vegan and vegetarian options. CORRECTION: A previous version of this article stated that students using ’CUSE Cash at all merchants accepting it will receive a 10% discount. This deal only applies to on-campus dining facilities. The Daily Orange regrets this error.