CLAREMONT COLLEGES REUSABLE CUP PROGRAM Samantha Meyer Sustainability and Purchasing Coordinator Pomona College Dining Services
Founded in 1887 Claremont, CA (35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles) 1,560 students Private institution Member of the Claremont Colleges 10-year Sustainability Action Plan AASHE Stars Gold POMONA COLLEGE OVERVIEW
3 dining halls 3,000 meals per day Students may eat at any of the seven Claremont College dining halls Goal: 15% sustainable food by 2015 and 30% by 2020 : over 36% sustainable food POMONA COLLEGE DINING SERVICES
SUSTAINABILITY AND DINING SERVICES Local Produce
SUSTAINABILITY AND DINING SERVICES Local Businesses
SUSTAINABILITY AND DINING SERVICES Beverages
SUSTAINABILITY AND DINING SERVICES Meat, Dairy and Eggs
SUSTAINABILITY AND DINING SERVICES Sustainable Seafood
SUSTAINABILITY AND DINING SERVICES Waste Management
THE PROJECT Replace disposable cups Reduce waste Lower perceived barriers Engage campus stakeholders
Research Build on existing take out program Information is not enough Understand stakeholder motivators APPROACH
Data collection Finding a cup Stakeholder meetings Students Dining staff Campus life VPs and treasurer Other dining directors ACTIONS
Waste reduction Savings Stakeholder experiences Dining staff VPs Claremont Colleges Community feedback RESULTS
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