What We're Doing
Food
Sustainable Food Service
University Dining Services (UDS) is committed to socially responsible practices that
preserve ecosystems, support farming communities and promote good health. With strict purchasing standards, innovative programs, and outreach to sustainable growers and distributors, UDS provides food that is better for customers and better for the environment. Reducing waste, recycling and composting are common practices in campus dining halls, cafes and markets. Dining Services is now one of the three largest recyclers of food scraps in Whatcom County. The recycle mug program reduces use of disposable cups and saves consumers 15 cents when they purchase a beverage. All coffee served on campus is Fair Trade Certified, and many foods and ingredients meet or exceed standards set by the Food Alliance. UDS preserves our oceans by following Seafood Watch guidelines for its fish purchases. It also actively educates consumers regarding sustainable and socially responsible practices.
Program Contact: Chris Kenney, Dining Services
Email: Chris.Kenney@wwu.edu
Program News
HeraldNet.com: WWU, Aramark Sign New Dining Services Contract {7/29/11}HeraldNet.com: Where the wild foods are {5/3/11}
The AS Review: Popular local sandwich maker hits Miller Market {5/2/11}
Western Today: Dining Services aims to reduce food waste in campus... {4/27/11}
The Western Front: How young people are growing their own crops {4/26/11}
The AS Review: Sustainable, affordable and local {4/18/11}
The Western Front: From drizzle to downpour {4/5/11}
Western Today: Avenue Bread to be available in Miller Market... {3/15/11}
The AS Review: Go wild for foraged foods {3/14/11}
Western Today: Dining Services experiments with Meatless Mondays {3/8/11}
Western Today: The dark side of the moo {2/25/11}
The Seattle Times: More schools trying to serve Washington-grown food {9/25/10}
Dining Services: Dining Hall Customers Reduced Food Waste by 34%! {4/29/08}
Dining Services: Reducing Waste, Going Trayless, Composting... {4/17/08}