Sustainability Initiatives
We don’t just talk about sustainability - we take action. Check out some of the ways we're reducing our environmental impact and creating a positive impact on our community.
Ways to Go Green with Clemson Home Dining
Sip Smarter
$0.10 discount to guests who bring their own clean reusable cup to Starbucks and Einstein's.
Choose to Reuse!
Sign up for ReusePass to receive your unique QR code, which is used to check out a to-go container at the register.
Sign Up HereGreen Cleaning
Clemson Home Dining sources chemicals through EcoLab, which prioritizes product chemical safety and sustainability.
Babylon Microfarms
Our Blue Ridge Microfarms utilize hydroponics, the process of growing of plants without soil, to grow an array of greens and herbs for us to use in salads and other meals at our residential dining locations.
Learn more about BabylonFood Donation
Clemson Home Dining partners with local pantries and shelters to donate food and grocery products to reduce food waste.
Events
Clemson Home Dining's Sustainability Team host multiple sustainability-focused events each semester, such as Earth Week, Coffee to Compost, local vendor samplings, farmers’ markets, and many more.
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Working Toward Zero Waste
We proudly support the sustainability goals of the Clemson University. Here are a few active initiatives.
Collaborative Composting
We work with Clemson University to collect organic materials—including food waste and compostable service items such as napkins and wooden stir sticks—to be composted into useable, nutrient-rich soil amendments.
Proactive Prevention
We use tracking and forecasting tools to proactively identify food waste trends in order to alter our preparation accordingly.
Your Choices Can Make a Daily Impact
Our goal is to make it easy to offer you nutritious, environmentally, and socially conscious options wherever possible.
Showcasing Our Local Partner Relationships
Clemson Home Dining sources food from many local farmers, growers, and distributors. Our partners change throughout the year depending on seasonality and availability.
Common Market (Atlanta, GA)
The Common Market Southeast is a mission-driven distributor of sustainable, local farm foods to the Atlanta area and beyond.
Hickory Hill Milk (Edgefield, SC)
Hickory Hill Milk is all-natural, fresh milk that is low-temp pasteurized, and non-homogenized. This product is served in all three of our all-you-care-to-eat dining halls.
Chattooga Belle Farm (Long Creek, SC)
Chattooga Belle Farm is a 200 acre working farm located in beautiful Long Creek, South Carolina. Clemson Home Dining sources fresh apples and other speciality products for use in all three of our all-you-care-to-eat dining halls.
Our Local Restaurant Partners:
- Sole (Seneca, SC)
- Sully's Steamers (Greenville, SC)
- Wainani Shave Ice (Anderson, SC)
- Mattys Pattys (Anderson, SC)
- Joes New York Pizza (Clemson, SC)
