Fueling A Sustainable Future
We believe that creating a better world for generations to come starts today.
Our Collective Responsibility
At Clemson Home Dining, we’re committed to making a positive impact on campus and the community by focusing on responsible sourcing, reducing food waste, and offering nutritious meals made with responsible practices. From supporting local partners to making thoughtful choices in our dining operations, we’re working every day to build a more sustainable future. And you can be a part of the effort, too!
Check Out Current Sustainability Initiatives—Happening Daily!
Together, we can fuel a culture of sustainable practices.
Prioritizing Planetary Health
Pursuing big goals requires dedication, problem solving, and planning. We use the four topics below to guide our efforts when putting sustainable practices into action on our path to net zero emissions.
Source Sustainably
We source products that meet our high standards for protection of people, animals, biodiversity, and the environment. We adopt responsible, ethical, and inclusive sourcing practices that benefit our local and global economies, the community we serve, and our planet.
Minimize Food Waste
We reduce food waste by focusing on prevention, recovery, and recycling. Our dining locations track food waste using a variety of methods, enabling us to make better decisions about what to purchase and how much to prepare.
Embed Circularity
By redesigning operations with circularity in mind, we reduce consumption of single-use plastics and other disposables, and expand opportunities to reuse, recycle, and compost.
Operate Efficiently
Through efficient operational practices, we conserve water and energy, and reduce fuel consumption. Our proactive efforts aim to optimize resources without compromising our hospitality standards.
Climate Friendly Menus
Offering more plant-forward and lower carbon menu items supports the planet and the health and wellness of our students.
