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We all know that green is big news these days. UW Food Services is at the forefront of developing and implementing environmental initiatives that leave a smaller carbon footprint on our planet. Of course this isn’t easy when we’re feeding so many people, but with the help of services developed by UW students and faculty, we’re making a big difference one lug-a-mug at a time.
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We’re committed to buy local food and support our local economy whenever possible. |
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We’ve switched to free run eggs at Mudie’s, REVelations and ML’s Coffee Shop. |
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 UW Farm Market – a seasonal, on campus market providing fresh, local produce, honey and baked goods to students, staff and faculty. |
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We have environmentally friendly disposable cutlery in all locations. |
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 We have switched all our take-out packaging to eco-friendly, compostable containers or PET recyclable friendly containers. We have eliminated all Styrofoam take out containers. |
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We recycle our glass, tin, cardboard and cooking oil – diverting over four tonnes of material going to the landfill each year. |
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 Recycling containers are available at every UW Food Services location. |
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New cafeteria trays are made from recycled material. |
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We’ve switched to bulk condiments at most eateries. |
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 We have developed a web based resource page, Food Buzz an online source that is jammed full of information relating to food, food safety, recipes, nutrition and much more! |
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Our “lug-a-mug” program provides discount coffee prices if you bring in your own reusable coffee mug to any of our outlets. We also carry for purchase our own lug-a-mug and water canteen reusable beverage containers. Buy one and help make a difference. |
UW Waste Management for environmental initiatives at UW
Waterloo Region Food System Roundtable
Waterloo Public Interest Research Group (WPIRG)
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Imagine wandering across campus and finding a farm market boasting a fresh harvest of tomatoes, squash, beans and apples picked fresh from a local farm. At UW, we’ve made this dream a reality.
It’s been three years since UW Food Services opened its very own farm market right here on campus and students, faculty and Waterloo residents are flocking to it ready to forage through baskets of 100% local produce as well as other products like preserves, honey and UW Village Bakery bread.
Student volunteers operate the not-for-profit market while UWFood Services handles purchasing and the short-distance shipping. The market allows students to purchase fresh, nutritious foods without leaving campus.
Don’t forget to bring your WatCard to the market!
Fair Trade Certification empowers farmers and farm workers to lift themselves out of poverty by investing in their farms and communities, protecting the environment, and developing the business skills necessary to compete in the global marketplace.
Fair Trade is much more than a fair price! Fair Trade principles include:
Environmental sustainability: Harmful agrochemicals and GMOs are strictly prohibited in favor of environmentally sustainable farming methods that protect farmers’ health and preserve valuable ecosystems for future generations. Reprinted from Fair Trade Certified webpage
| Needles Hall Pastry Plus | Ceit Café |
| ML'S Coffee Shop | Eye Opener located in Optometry |
| BMH Coffee Shop | Brubakers |
| PAS Lounge | REV |
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