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Eating sustainably means eating food that is grown/raised in an ecologically and ethically responsible manner using practices that protect the environment, safeguard human health, are humane to farm animals, and provide fair treatment to workers.

Along with the numerous health benefits, eating sustainably supports a more environmentally and socially responsible food system. Additionally, food service operations are often a major producer of waste. By implementing sustainable dining practices, UNO will reduce the amount of waste generated related to food, food packaging, and food distribution.

Our Goal

While the Sustainability Master Plan does not have a specific goal for dining, it does state that the university should focus on sourcing food that is local and/or community-based and that meets relevant third-party certifications.


Initiatives

Composting Program

  • Dining areas in both Milo Bail Student Center and Maverick Landing are composting in the food preparation areas
  • Compostable materials are being transferred to Hillside Solutions, a commercial composting company, and the soil generated from these materials is being used in our campus community garden located next to Allwine Hall

Food Service & Catering

  • Maverick Den and MavREC Café serve Arbor Day Coffee, a shade grown, fair trade coffee that benefits the Nebraska Arbor Day Foundation
  • Every cup of coffee helps to preserve two square feet of rainforest and provides growers with a fair wage, increased access to healthcare and education, and improved local infrastructure.

  • Containers, flatware, and paper goods are either compostable, biodegradable PLA, cornstarch-based, or recycled paper materials.
  • Vegetarian options are available. Vegan and other dietary restrictions options are available upon request.
Scott Café
  • Herb garden on the property.
  • Try to keep paper and plastic use to a minimum and have switched the majority of products to those made from renewable resources or are easily compostable.
  • Use phosphate-free or low phosphorus dishwashing and cleaning chemicals.

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Conservation Tip

Shop at farmer's markets!

  • You will find fresh produce grown locally and you can meet the people who produce your food.
  • View a list of some of the markets in the Omaha area
  • Take some time to look at other sustainability tips.

Additional Resources

  • Sustainability Master Plan
  • Sustainability Master Plan - Update
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  • Questions for the Office of Sustainability

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