What is Sustainable?

Ecological Preservation
- Waste reduction, recycling, composting
- Conservation of soil and water resources
- Energy and material efficiencies to minimize impact on ecosystem
- Protection and enhancement of wildlife habitats

Economic Viability
- Cost saving opportunity (e.g., energy management)
- Support the local economy (i.e., farmers, suppliers)
- Eliminate waste

Social Justice
- Support a living wage requirement
- Overall human rights initiatives
- Safe working conditions

What is Clemson Dining Services doing for Sustainability?

Recycling
Cardboard – approximately 44 tons (annual)
Cooking oil – approximately 4,815 gallons (annual)
Paper – approximately 13,000 lbs. (annual)
Plastic & aluminum – approximately 4,500 lbs. (annual)
Milk containers - approximately 150 1/2 gallon containers daily (Java City & Einstein Bros. Bagels)

Waste Reduction and Energy Efficiencies
- Cooking oil is diverted to 100% bio-diesel
- Refillable soft drink discount program is in place at retail locations
- Refillable coffee mug discount program is in place at Java City coffee locations
- Induction, convection and pressure cooking technologies and methods are 
   utilized to reduce food waste and energy consumption.
- Replacement of dishwashing equipment at Clemson House has reduced energy and 
  water consumption
- Standard deck ovens have been replaced with more energy efficient convection and
   induction oven cooking technologies at Schilletter and Harcombe dining halls
- Recent dining renovation have included energy efficient incandescent lighting 
   fixtures, automatic timer activated shut off of lighting and HVAC systems
- Bulk dispensers are used when practical to reduce packaging.  Products available in
   bulk include juices, sodas, milk, ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, BBQ sauce, and
   most cereals.
- Tray-less dining in both Harcombe and Schilletter dining halls
- Revamped lighting in Schilletter dining hall allowing management staff to control lighting inside and outside of the building
- Pulpers installed in both Harcombe and Schilletter dining halls to composte waste for recycling, saving approximately 90,000 gallons of water each month
- NEW Bailer installed at the Madren Conference Center for recycling cardboard
- All Clemson Dining Services managers have completed energy and water conservation courses and implemented business practices to reduce waste

Buying Locally
Clemson Dining Services is a committed partner in the development of a local food presence on campus as an integral part of our dining services programs. We work with our vendors to source items locally wherever possible. Some of these include:

Fallaw Farms           Clayton Rawls Farm            Jurosik Berry Farms
Titan Farms             VB Hook                          Walter Rawls Farm
Mcleod Farms          Solar Farms Inc                 Seaside Farms
Island                    Hatcher Produce                Carolina Pride
Amick Farms           Manchester Farms              Carolina Bueberry
Critcher Bros           J&J Farms                         Sunny Creek
Bushman                 Ham Produce Co Inc           Nash Produce
Naturally Fresh         Smithfield Foods                House of Raeford
American Italian Pasta Company

Community Investment
Clemson Dining Services has many assets beyond monetary that can have a positive impact on the community. There are over 40 dedicated managers and dozens of employees at Clemson Dining Services that have either coordinated or participated in events/charities with the following organizations.

Safe Harbor - Women's Shelter
Helping Hands of Clemson
Our Daily Bread Food Bank
Samaritan's Feet
Center of Hope Community Center
Habitat for Humanity
Relay for Life
American Red Cross
United Way
Coaches for Cancer
Fellowship for Christian Athletes
Light the night - Fight for Cancer - Greenville
Night of the Stars - Columbia Zoo for Handicap Children
Collins Home for Children
Calvary Home for Children
Goodwill Industries
Special Olympics
PalmettoPride Anti-Litter Program – participated in local clean up Anderson County’s Veteran’s Park
St Jude's Children's Hospital
Feel Good - Stop World Hunger
Clemson University Vending Fund
Clemson University Staff Senate Scholarship Fund
Clemson University Student Scholarship Fund
Clemson University Employee Furlough Relief Fund

Fair Trade Coffee
Fair Trade Coffee is sold at the Java City Cyber Café and Einstein Bros. Bagels. Benefits of these programs for coffee farmers mean community development, health, education, and environmental stewardship.

Technology
Food management software ensures that Dining Services forecasts accurately to match food production to consumption.