We work together to continually develop and implement sustainable solutions. Through Green Thread, our environmental sustainability platform, we bring innovative and efficient solutions to life. We are passionately focused on reducing the environmental impact within our operations.
Here are just a few ways we work to make our campus more environmentally conscious:
Local Purchasing
Did you know Dining Services sources food from many local farmers, growers and distributors? The list changes throughout the year depending on seasonality and availability. Retail Beverages are Canadian and over 90% of our snacks are Canadian as well
However, here is a sampling of a few of our partners:
- 100km Foods Inc.
- Clearwater Farm
Recycling
Dining Services partners with campus to recycle from all dining locations across campus. We are committed to minimizing our environmental footprint. Look for signs in our locations for information on where to put your recyclables.
Skip the straw
To do our part to reduce the number of plastic straws being thrown away every day, we have eliminated straws from the school. Sip Smarter and skip the straw!
Fryer Oil Recycling
One hundred percent of dining services used fryer oil is recycled.
Food Donations
While we do our best to avoid creating food waste, there are still some instances when Dining Services has excess safe, unserved food available. We donate these leftovers to Second Harvest which helps feed our local community and keeps prepared foods out of landfills.
Green Cleaning
All dining locations are committed to using environmentally preferable cleaning products in our operations to reduce the need for chemical-based cleaning products and provide a healthy and safe learning environment. Our products are
