Sustainability

Insights on reducing waste, conserving resources and more.

 

Sustainability

How the Museum of Science and Industry's kitchen renovation solved sustainability challenges

While redesigning the kitchen at the Museum of Science and Industry, sustainability and employee satisfaction were top of mind.

Sustainability

University of Dayton surpasses its plant-based goal

The university established a goal to serve 30% plant-based options by 2025. The dining program now offers over 40% plant-based entrees.

Chef manager at Rutger University’s Harvest Cafe, Alexandra Ceribelli, led a workshop session at MenuDirections where she discussed innovative ideas on cutting food waste.

Sodexo scored the highest in the restaurant and foodservice section of the 2023 Food and Agriculture Benchmark and McDonald’s rounds out the top five.

The foodservice provider's waste-reduction strategy involves optimized food procurement, planned out menus and a focus on changing consumer behaviors.

Its two hospital campuses have made changes to highlight their focus on nutrition, inclusion and the environment.

The hospital system's culinary and clinical nutrition teams aim to make the healthy choice the easy choice, to benefit both diners and the environment.

The university’s dining halls recently became some of the first foodservice operations in North America to be certified by The Pledge on Food Waste.

Stouffer works to reduce waste at the K-12 school from the moment ingredients arrive.

Schools in Eau Claire County in Wisconsin can receive up to $1,000 in grant funding to help them operate their own food waste program.

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