Sustainability
The Wisconsin Union Dining Services Division is committed to becoming good stewards of the earth by reducing environmental impact of short-term and long-term business plans.
The process has begun by forming campus and community partnerships, evaluating current operations, implementing new programs and getting staff and students informed and involved.
By supporting the Wisconsin Union, you are supporting practices that create a better environment.
Initiatives
- Composting: Compost bins are being adapted at locations like Capital Cafe in Grainger Hall. Please use these bins whenever possible. The University produces about 4 tons of compost each week that is used for fertilizer and landscaping projects on campus.
- Waste Reducing Biodegradable Products: All plates and to-go containers have been changed from Styrofoam to Nature Friendly biodegradable sugar-cane bagasse products.
- Local Food Options: Breads and bakery items are made locally. Produce is purchased from local farmers during their growing seasons.
- Reusable Mugs and Water Bottles: Customers are rewarded for being environmentally-friendly—all Union Restaurants, Markets & Cafes offer discounts on coffee and soda if you bring your own mug. Don’t have one? The Wisconsin Union sells mugs than can be reused.
- Devoted People: A Wisconsin Union Food Committee focuses on sustainability and constantly analyzes current dining operations and researches ways to become more sustainable.
Partners
