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Pledge to Erase the Waste -- with the ECO-SHELL available in Harcombe, Schilletter and Clemson House!
Harcombe, Schilletter and Clemson House now has the Eco-Shell. These new sustainable to-go containers give students, faculty and staff the option to make a pledge to erase the waste. The Eco-Shell offers a recycling system that is cost-efficient, sanitary, environmentally friendly and convenient.
How it works -
- When you sign up you will be asked to sign a pledge acknowledging your acceptance of the Eco-Shell Sustainability Program, along with a $3.50 contribution that can be accepted in the form of Paw Points, Tiger Stripe, cash or credit card.
- After using your Eco-Shell you can return them to the designated bins located in the Grab & Go stations of Harcombe, Schilletter or Clemson House.
- Each time you return your Eco-Shell you will receive a clean one in return.
- You must return your Eco-Shell to Harcombe, Schilletter or Clemson House in order to receive a new one.
- The Grab & Go station will still offer disposable containers for those who may not have their Eco-Shell at the time they wish to dine or for those who do not wish to sign up for the program.
- If you lose your Eco-Shell all you have to do is sign the pledge to erase the waste and give another contribution of $3.50.
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. |