Chartwells Campus Projects 2015-2016
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chartwells is the education sector of compass Group canada, the nation’s largest provider of high-quality foodservices. chartwells operates on more than 60 higher education campuses in canada, delivering expertise to colleges and universities both large and small.
Message from the Executive Vice President of Chartwells
Engaging students on sustainability is important to us. For Chartwells, sustainability requires a willingness for us to not only be open to new ideas and perspectives, but to create the space in which we can foster innovation.
As food and dining services providers on college and university campuses across
Canada, Chartwells, recognizes our unique position, to empower students to be
active sustainability change agents of tomorrow, by supporting them to make
sustainability happen today. Since the introduction of the Chartwells Campus Projects in 2014, we have worked with students on nine campuses across the
country on a wide range of projects that have created a legacy of sustainability. To support the completion of these projects, students receive the focused
attention of Jana Vodicka, Manager of Campus Engagement and Sustainability. We
are inspired by the vision and dedication students have to creating a more
sustainable future, and we are excited to be able to provide them with a real life
opportunity to develop solutions. Their ideas inuence how we conduct our
business; we learn from the Chartwells Campus Projects and share our experiences with you on your campus, and within these pages.
We are proud to share the stories of our 2015-2016 projects with you as case studies
of how Chartwells is leveraging the power of students to initiate positive change.
David Smith
Executive Vice-President Chartwells Compass Group Canada
CHARTWELLS CAMPUS PROJECTS (2015-2016)
Advancing Sustainability Through Student Engagement Projects On Campuses Across Canada Engaging multi-sectoral stakeholders consisting of: students, faculty, sta, regional and municipal representatives, industry experts, + onsite Chartwells management teams
1 Project Per Campus that ENGAGES students while ADVANCING sustainable foodservices
CASE STUDY
SAIT Polytechnic (Calgary, Alberta)
Chartwells and SAIT work together to bring inspiring and educational workshops that connect students to how their food choices impact the greater environment. ThE PRojECT AND STAkEholDERS
Together with Chartwells, the Enactus student team, called healthy E.A.T.S., was supported
by the School of Tourism and hospitality in developing and delivering a series of five interactive workshops open to the SAIT
community, centering on self-sufficiency, and sustainable food systems.
• Session 1 - Microgreen Growing Workshop: An interactive workshop on growing a year
The Results
• Approximately 50 SAIT students, staff, and faculty participated in the workshops • 95% found the workshops informative and useful
• 95% found the workshops satisfying and planned to attend more if available
• The tree harvests will serve the culinary program, connecting students with the origin of ingredients.
round variety of Microgreens in small spaces.
• Session 2 - Cooking Workshop: A shared community three-course meal, focused on learning how to cook with seasonal and readily available ingredients.
• Session 3 - Quick Preserves and Pickling: Students worked with a Chartwells Chef demonstrate the process of safely preserving food for maximum nutrient value and taste.
• Session 4 - A Honey Harvesting Tour: A visit to the campus apiary for a curated exploration of biodiversity and the role of pollinators in our food system.
• Session 5: Planting of a Mini Orchard: A community planting of fifteen fruit bearing trees in the heart of the campus was the first step toward creating an edible campus legacy for SAIT.
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CASE STUDY
Capilano University (Vancouver, British Columbia)
Developing and piloting a minimum impact food system and supply chain for Chartwells dining services became a reality at Capilano University. ThE PRojECT AND STAkEholDERS
local and sustainable food is in ever growing
demand by students on today’s campuses. A group of students formed the CSU Aquaponics Club, to
make sure they would not only get more local food
on campus, but that they could grow it themselves. This innovative project called for the assistance
of experts in building and operating a small scale
Aquaponics work bench. University Facilities staff provided project management and operations based assistance, while Chartwells advised on the health and safety measures required for
incorporating the food grown into the menu.
The Results
• An operational 18 foot long Aquaponics work bench
• Educational tours for the general public interested in sustainable food systems
• Chartwells campus foodservices now feature fresh and hyper-local (<150 meters from the kitchen) ingredients on the menu
• Created an educational video documentary on the Aquaponics project and the values it represents as a sustainable food supply method: https://www.youtube.com /channel/UCor-EElPFJnG2UHAgduTLwQ
The CSU Aquaponics Club completed the following:
• An initial train the trainer session was led by a faculty.
• Training workshops for team members on setting up and operating an aquaponics system. • Installation of the system, with ongoing daily performance monitoring. • Development of promotional and educational display materials.
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CASE STUDY
Mount Saint Vincent University
(Halifax, Nova Scotia)
Chartwells brings together stakeholders to take a closer look at the waste system, and works to increase the adoption of the Reduce, Reuse and Recycle practices on campus. ThE PRojECT AND STAkEholDERS
A group of Mount Saint Vincent University (MSVU) students took a closer look at the
contents of the recycling, composting, and
garbage containers on campus, and realized,
there wasn’t much difference in their contents. They decided to come up with a practical strategy to clean up the waste system.
This project required the collaboration and partnership between student leadership,
Chartwells, the housekeeping department,
The Results
• 25% increase in diversion of waste in Seton Café • Administration is incorporating findings into future waste management plans • Reallocation of waste sorting stations in strategic points through campus
• A large mural commemorates the project and further educate on the importance of individuals’ contributions to waste minimization
University Administrative staff, and support from the halifax Regional Municipality. Together the stakeholders addressed recycling and organic waste contamination issues in the following ways: •
The completion of a pre and post awareness campaign waste audit on all waste collected in the Seton Café.
• A campus wide survey to understand challenges relating to recycling participation and effectiveness, and to determine the best strategies to address contamination issues.
• An awareness and education strategy was implemented over the winter semester.
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GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY
Chartwells is not only working to increase the sustainability on our partnering campuses, and communities: Our outlook is focused on global impacts through actions taken in our
foodservice and dining areas. We are proud to connect our effort with the United nations
Sustainable Development Goals (UnSDG). Through the Chartwells Campus Projects of 2015, we have been able to contribute to many of the 17 goals set out as priority areas of focus. For more information on the UnSDGs, visit:
http://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/
CHARTWELLS CAMPUS PROJECTS PROUDLY SUPPORT THE UN SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS. Last year, our projects directly contributed to well over half the SDG’s, including:
zERO HUnGER:
supported by Capilano, and SAIT Polytechnic
GOOD HEALTH AnD WELL bEInG:
supported by Capilano, and SAIT Polytechnic
QUALITy EDUCATIOn:
supported by MSVU, Capilano, and SAIT Polytechnic
RESPOnSIbLE COnSUMPTIOn AnD PRODUCTIOn: supported by Capilano, and SAIT Polytechnic
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EMPOWERInG STUDEnTS TO bE CHAnGE-MAkERS
Adding value to the student experience by offering applied learning opportunities that positively impact the campus and the wider community today, and in the future, is a benefit to us all.
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The Chartwells Campus Project helped me develop project
management skills essential for my career through a real-world experience of networking and people management.
Our workshops and planting events generated awareness around
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the SAIT campus about the importance of leading a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.
Harsha b., healthy E.A.T.S. Project Coordinator, SAIT, Calgary, ‘15 – ‘16
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I learned more than I could have imagined and acquired a whole new skill set! My presentation skills have improved, I have more
confidence corresponding with stakeholders, and I have learned
how to condense and report on project findings.
I’m proud to have been an influential player on a team that successfully engaged a diverse group of stakeholders and
collaborated not only within my University, but also my greater
community to achieve better waste management on my campus.
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Laura P., Waste Education and outreach Project Coordinator, MSVU, halifax, ‘15 – ‘16
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CASE STUDY
UPDATE ON 2014-2015 PROJECTS
Chartwells Campus Projects were launched in 2014. The guiding objective for all stakeholders was that the projects endure and grow year over year. A brief follow up on the inaugural projects is below. TRENT UNIVERSITY, TRENT MARkET GARDEN:
over the 2016 season, nearly 2000 lbs. of fresh, local and healthy food was harvested and sold to Chartwells Foodservices, amongst other vendors. Purchasing of freshly harvested local produce results in optimal nutrient value on the menu, as well as
revenue to sustain the garden’s ongoing operations. The plans are to increase the farm area and future yield volumes.
RYERSON UNIVERSITY, PlANTING ThE SEEDS oF SUSTAINAbIlITy:
EDUCATIoN SERIES:
This intensive education series has allowed our foodservice staff to engage with clients and customers on the subject of sustainable, local, and just food with knowledge and confidence. Many have moved on to new roles with Chartwells and have taken their learnings to integrate into their new positions to benefit their current foodservice locations.
UNIVERSITY OF TORONTO MISSISSAUGA, CoMMUNITy kITChEN WoRkShoPS:
These educational and interactive cooking workshops are presented by Chartwells on a monthly schedule over the course of the academic year. Each workshop features a theme specifically selected to encourage student participation.
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHER BRITISH COLUMBIA, ThE bAM PRoGRAM:
Continues to help prevent unnecessary disposable coffee cup use. Many faculty, staff,
and students have been able to have a guaranteed reusable cup on hand for their daily cup of coffee, tea, or any hot beverage of their liking.
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY, ThE SToRy oF oUR FooD MURAl:
The wall mural communicating the origin of the foods and beverages we serve on
campus has been a resounding success, not just at Concordia, but with numerous
Chartwells Foodservice locations. This concept has since become a well-received tool
for sharing the story of our food in a comprehensive and transparent manner on campuses across Canada.
MCGILL UNIVERSITY, Myko APPlICATIoN:
The app remains in development stages as the software is being redeveloped for a live launch in the near future.
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HOW WEâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;RE MOVING FORWARD: 2016-2017 PROJECTS
We are proud to announce the four selected campuses as the recipients of the Chartwells Campus Projects for 2016-2017, each receiving $5,000 and resource support to bring their projects to life: 2016-2017 WInnERS
St. Paulâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University College (Waterloo, Ontario) for their project submission to build a greenhouse as an expansion of their Campus Market Garden.
Georgian College (Barrie, Ontario) for their project submission to enhance the Growing Georgian Initiative.
Parkside Student Residence (Toronto, Ontario) for their project submission to implement a Reusable Eco-Container take out program.
University of Ottawa (Ottawa, Ontario) for their project submission to design and build an Automated Recycle Sorter.
We look forward to working with these students and our partner campuses over the
coming year to implement these projects. keep your eye out for updates and stories on their progress on Chartwells social media channels.
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