Sustainability
Sustainability
GW Dining works in close partnership with student advocates and the Office of Sustainability to identify and implement initiatives to minimize our environmental footprint wherever possible. In alignment with GW sustainability priorities, we have identified the following areas of opportunity to focus our efforts towards.
Our Efforts
Total Amount of Food Waste Composted
$0
Total Amount of CO2 Emissions Saved
$0
Reusable To-Go Containers
OZZI and Dispatch Goods reusable containers are now here! Spearheaded by the GW Dining Student Advisory Panel, these containers were brought to campus in response to student advocates expressing the desire for a reusable to-go option at the all-you-care-to-eat dining halls and the replacement of single-use items in our on-campus retail locations.
Composting & Eliminating Food Waste
GW Dining operates back-of-house composting at Shenkman Hall, Thurston Hall, Pelham Commons, University Student Center, and District House Dining.
Over 20,000 pounds of food waste are diverted from landfills every month.
Cutting Single-Use Plastics
GW Dining is committed to working towards compliance with the Single Use Plastics Elimination Policy.
All GW Dining quick-service retail locations utilize plant-based compostable containers, utensils, cups, lids, and straws.