Healthy Local Food

Loras College Examples

Food (ARAMARK, Business Office)

1. Concessions at athletic and other events
2. Campus Dining (ARAMARK)
3. Vending services

SHORT-TERM RECOMMENDATIONS:

• utilize reusable plates and utensils/li>
• implement a tray-less policy/li>
• eliminate the use of Styrofoam and non-recyclable plastics (i.e., #6)/li>
• continue to recycle plastic, paper, cardboard, metal/li>
• purchase supplies from local producers, whenever possible/li>
• implement on-site composting of all food waste/li>
• offer more non-meat food options/li>
• eliminate pre-packaged food items as much as possible/li>
• discontinue sale of bottled water/li>
• implement a drink refill policy that would include all refillable cups, rather than just those sold by ARAMARK

City of Dubuque Examples

http://ia-dubuque.civicplus.com/index.asp?NID=1053