Campus Dining reintroduces sustainable reusable servingware
Campus Dining implemented a number of safety protocols in response to COVID-19, including a shift to only to-go containers and disposable, compostable, drinkware and cutlery. These temporary measures have been in place since March 2020.
In coordination with university health and safety leaders, Campus Dining is pleased to announce a return to reusable cups, plates, and utensils in its dining halls, effective Friday, March 25. This announcement follows university guidance relaxing social distancing protocols, and represents a major step toward fully resuming normal campus dining operations.
Sean Carroll, senior director of marketing and auxiliary operations notes, “We know our students are passionate about natural resource conservation, and Campus Dining is 100% committed to sustainability. This shift back to reusables helps us fully align with that promise, while also reaffirming our commitment to building community through shared dining experiences.”
In addition to reintroducing reusables in its dining halls, Campus Dining continues its focus on sustainability in many other facets of the operation. Each dining hall composts its pre and post-production organic waste, the department has eliminated single-use plastic bottles from both Campus Dining and athletics venues, and this semester marks a renewed focus on serving locally-sourced menu items.
For more information about Vanderbilt University Campus Dining’s sustainability initiatives, visit http://vanderbi.lt/sustainabledining.