2022 Green Dining Guide

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GREEN DINING

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CERTIFICATIONS

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SUSTAINABLE PURCHASING

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CLIMATE FRIENDLY OPTIONS

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CVILLE MARKET

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WASTE REDUCTION

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GET INVOLVED

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GREEN DINING EVENTS

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what is green dining?

UVA Dining is committed to sustainable dining practices that foster the health of the environment in which we live and how we produce and consume our food.

We focus on responsible sourcing, waste minimization, transportation management, and efficient operations as part of our Green Thread environmental sustainability platform.

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CERTIFIED GREEN RESTAURANT LOCATIONS

be proud E3 to dine green!

DESIGNATION FROM VIRGINIA’S ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE PROGRAM

for superior environmental performance

FAIR TRADE AND RAINFOREST ALLIANCE CERTIFIED PRODUCTS All locations feature Fair Trade products

MARINE STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL CHAIN OF CUSTODY CERTIFICATION We feature fish that is sustainable and traceable 5

sustainable purchasing UVA Dining is committed to increasing its sustainable food sourcing.

Each year, we track and measure our purchases and work with local partners to bring sustainable foods to Grounds.

LOCAL AT UVA

250 Miles from grounds

Grown, raised, or caught within 250 miles of UVA. We also consider our local business impact- supporting independently or cooperatively owned business within 250 miles of UVA.

Fair Trade coffee, tea, chocolate, and more!

Fair Trade pays farmers a fair wage, empowers communities, and works to promote sustainable environmental practices in agriculture.

Look out for local, organic, and Fair Trade products throughout locations!

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we love

LOCAL

LOCAL RESTAURANT POP-UPS

WE HAVE LOCAL OPTIONS AVAILABLE IN DINING CONVENIENCE STORES AND RESIDENTIAL DINING ROOMS. CHECK OUT SOME OF OUR OPTIONS AND PARTNERS BELOW.

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THE CASTLE

climate friendly options Climate friendly eating emphasizes vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds. Getting your protein and fiber from plants is good for you and the planet.

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Stop by The Castle in Old Dorms for a plant-based (and gluten, egg, and shellfish-free) bowl.

All materials in The Castle are compostable to foster a zero waste space!

RESIDENTIAL DINING Look for the Plant Forward, Vegan or Vegetarian logos to find veggie friendly dishes!

VEGETARIAN

VEGAN

cool food program We introduced Cool Food Meals this semester, which are meals with low carbon footprints. Low climate impact meals = a delicious way to help our planet. Look out for the Cool Food badge the next time you’re in O’Hill or FFC!

cville market Each semester we host 1-2 markets on Grounds at UVA. The markets feature local vendors and provide the opportunity to meet the people that created many of the local products we offer on Grounds!

Vendors accept Flex Dollars and other traditional methods of payment.

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In accordance with the Executive Order 77, UVA Dine will be transitioning many single-use plastics to compostable and reusable options and water bottles to aluminum.

Expect to see more opportunities to reduce your usage of single-use plastics! Be on the lookout for compostable cups and food containers, and be sure to drop them off in the green compost bins around Grounds.

ditch Top Tips to Reduce Plastic Waste! the� plastic Carry your own reusable straw

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Bring your own reusable bag

When purchasing food or beverages on Grounds, make sure to compost the containers they come in!

hoos reuse and recycle All dining halls offer a Reusable To-Go program with drop-off bins located inside. By using a reusable to-go container, you can take your meal to-go whenever you want while avoiding unnecessary landfill waste. Ask any cashier to learn more about the program and how to get started!

DID YOU KNOW? UVA DINING PARTNERS WITH UVA RECYCLING TO RECYCLE PLASTIC, GLASS, CARDBOARD, AND ALUMINUM FROM ALL DINING LOCATIONS.

HOW WILL YOU: 1. REDUCE__________________ 2. REUSE___________________ 3. RECYCLE_________________ 11

WHY COMPOST?

Composting diverts food and products from the landfill that can be turned back into nutrient-rich soil. It is as simple as sorting what’s left on your plate into landfill, recyclable, and compostable. Eventually, it will become a habit and you will be a lifelong contributor to healthy soil and a healthy planet.

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look before you toss!

UVA Dine composts in all 3 dining halls. UVA Dining staff track waste in residential locations and compost all food waste from food preparation (pre-consumer) and food dispoal (post-consumer).

Compost bins are also located in Fine Arts Café, The Castle, and West Range Café, as well as occasional outdoor compost bins at the tents and Ampitheater. Look for signage that shows what is compostable so we can avoid contamination!

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- FOOD SCRAPS - PRODUCTS WITH THE BPI LOGO - OTHER ITEMS INDICATED BY STATION SIGNAGE

SINCE 2008, WE HAVE COMPOSTED OVER 1000 TONS! ALL FOOD WASTE IN DINING HALLS IS COMPOSTED BY BLACK BEAR COMPOSTING, A LOCAL COMPANY.

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composting

WHEN IN DOUBT, THROW IT OUT!

COMPOST

TO-GOBOXES, BOXES, TO-GO ECOGROUNDS CUPS, ECOGROUNDS CUPS, FOOD SCRAPS, FOOD SCRAPS, AND ANDUNLINED UNLINED CUPS CUPS

RECYCLE

LANDFILL

CLEAN CLEANPLASTIC PLASTIC (NO (NO FOOD), FOOD), GLASS,GLASS ALUMINUM

CHIP BAGS, CHIP BAGS, CONDIMENT CONDIMENT WRAPPERS WRAPPERS

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composting

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get involved!

MORVEN KITCHEN GARDEN Volunteer with UVA’s student farm and help grow veggies for the community and UVA students!

UVA STUDENT GARDEN Located across the street from O’Hill Dining Room. Join UVA students at the community garden to get your hands dirty and grow vegetables for the community.

CVILLE MARKET Check out our Cville Market this spring where you can use your flex dollars to support local food vendors and learn about your local food system!

LOCAL TASTE CART Check out our pop-up cart at Fresh Food Co every Thursday (5-7pm) to try delicious eats made from locally sourced ingredients.

UVA SUSTAINABLE FOOD COLLABORATIVE Join the UVA Sustainable Food Collaborative and help the University achieve its 5 goals outline in the Food Action plan for 2030!

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LEARN MORE BY VISITING THE GREEN DINING WEBSITE (uvagreendining.com)

& SUBSCRIIBE TO THE MONTHLY NEWSLETTER! FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM OR FACEBOOK FOR UPCOMING GREEN DINING EVENTS! @UVADINING Do you have more questions? Contact UVA Dine's Sustainability Manager, Caroline Baloga at baloga-caroline@aramark.com

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stay in touch!

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