Dining Services
Sustainability Initiatives
- UD Dining started using compostables in 2009 and has successfully diverted several tons of waste from going to the landfill.
- Dining Services' three largest dining facilities haul all compostable waste to our on-campus in-vessel composter.
- Because compostable items cost significantly more than other non- ecofriendly items, students are asked to contribute $.35 per to-go container/order.
- Students can help promote sustainability efforts by dining-in and choosing real items (plates, silverware, etc.). Washing and re-using items is better for the environment than purchasing more compostable items, which require more energy and resources to produce.
Additional ways you can help:
You can do your part by supporting the University in its sustainable steps and urging movement forward by:
- Dining in! There is a $.35 charge on compostable to-go containers. Instead, use a real plate or choose a Go Green container if you need your meal to-go. Return dirty dishes, containers and any food waste to the tray return in the dining venues to be composted.
- Try out any of our local products that support the partnerships we are making in the community.
- Learning about UD's 3- part disposal system so that you are aware of what should be composted, recycled and thrown into the garbage for landfill.
- Using a refillable water bottle/mug for your beverage throughout the day.
- Going meatless! Decreasing meat consumption, even once a week, can greatly decrease your carbon footprint. By choosing plant based meals, you will be able to easily make delicious and environmentally conscious meal decisions.
- Check out the Green Life, plant-based menu items at VWK
- Look for plant-based options at Marycrest and KU, such as tofu, dairy free cheese, and other new offerings.
The University of Dayton Dining Services proudly supports the institution's commitment to community, serving a variety of locally sourced products throughout our dining facilities. By utilizing local suppliers we bring fresher produce to the University, use less fuel in transport and provide job opportunities.
- Moss Creek Farms
- Young's Jersey Dairy
- Bella Sorella pizza dough
- Saddleberk Farms
- Little Miami Farms
- Keener Farm
- Bowman & Landes
- Barry Bagels
- Mehaffie's
- Sweet P's