Sustainable Dining

Sustainable Foodservice

The University of California's Sustainable Practices Policy has a goal to procure 25% sustainable food products by the year 2030 as defined by AASHE STARS. To encourage the stewardship of natural and human resources, Student Housing and Dining Services supports growers and producers who practice sustainable agriculture methods. Sustainable agriculture includes ecological growing practices, humane animal treatment and social responsibility such as working and living conditions of laborers, the needs of rural communities and consumer health and safety.

Each campus and health location shall strive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions of their food purchases through globally- inspired, culturally acceptable plant- forward menus.

Student Housing and Dining Services relies heavily on third-party certifiers to guarantee sustainable agricultural practices from select vendors. These certifications include, but are not limited to:

• USDA Certified Organic
• Rainforest Alliance Certified
• Marine Stewardship Council
• Fair Trade Certified
• American Humane Certified

Progress

UC Davis Progress - Sustainable Foodservice

Take Action

For sustainable dining tips, visit the Sustainable Action Guide.

Best Practices

• Supports food security with vendor donations, food recovery, and Swipe-out Hunger
• Procures campus-grown food from campus partners such as the Russell Ranch, The Student Farm, the Avian Facility, The Olive Center, and others.
• Procures form small local farms
• Robust Sustainability and Nutrition education program
• Member of Menus of Change
• Supports Fair Trade University
• Energy Best Practices
• Waste Best Practices
• Water Best Practices

For more information

• UC Davis Office of Sustainability: Eat Sustainably