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                                      To-Go Green Program

To help reduce waste and leave less impact on our environment, Sodexo has adopted a new “To-Go Green” program. Students on meal plans will automatically be enrolled to take advantage of this program at no cost, although everyone is encouraged to participate. The program will issue each person two re-useable to-go containers. These containers will be exchanged at the Loft for clean sanitized containers each visit. The cost for additional or replacement containers is $1.OO for the large container and $.50 for the small container. In our efforts to 'phase-out' styrofoam, these containers must be used for to-go breakfast and to-go dinner buffets. By taking advantage of this program you are one step closer to helping save our environment.

Ecolab/Apex Products & Equipment

                                                                   Sodexo uses the most eco-friendly products provided by Ecolab in all of its operations. They are

                                                                   committed to using the most effective and efficient cleaning, food safety and infection control

                                                                   programs available. Ecolab considers the total impact their products and practices have on the

                                                                   environment. This includes not only product formulations, but also how the use of the product will

                                                                   affect the use of natural resources (water and energy), how the packaging will affect the environment,

                                                                   and the safety of the end user.

                               Grease Recycling-Biodiesel Fuel
                                                                               Every week Sodexo filters their fryers and stores the used grease to be donated to Griffin

                                                                               Industries, who then converts it to be used in biodiesel fuel.

                                                Xpressnaps-Recycled Napkins

        Xpressnaps Napkin holders are used at all Sodexo dining locations. These napkin holders use napkins made

         from  recycled materials and reduce waste generation by guaranteeing a 25% decrease in napkin usage.

                                        Aspretto & Starbucks

  
         These are the two main coffees used on campus. Each brand focuses

         strongly on reusable and recyclable products and “green” practices. Both

         are fair trade certified.

                                         Sodexo Herb Garden

       Sodexo Food Service has adopted a spot on campus to grow the freshest herbs available.

       Herbs include: Thyme, Basil, Cilantro, Rosemary and Sage.

                                              Stop Hunger Program

April and October are designated “STOP Hunger” months. Sodexo at our campus has helped raise over 13,000 pounds of food in 2008 & 2009 that was donated to USI’s Archie’s Food Bank and the Tri-State Food Bank.

                                          Ecorect Composting

Sodexo is currently seeking grants to fund this equipment in our operations. This very sophisticated machinery compacts all waste except glass and plastic and composts it down by 80% in volume. This compost is then used as a rich soil amendment.

Evansville Rescue Mission

Sodexo donates all left-over prepared, non-served food to the Evansville Rescue Mission to eliminate food waste.

Sodexo's Commitments for a Better Tomorrow

As a guest, it is easy to make smart environmental choices when you dine at a Sodexo café. We know today's college students want to do the right thing for the planet and we also understand you lead busy lives, so your Sodexo chefs and managers do a lot of the work for you behind the scenes!

From purchasing local seasonal produce whenever possible to reducing inorganic and organic waste, your campus team is dedicated to providing you with an exceptional dining experience that is good for you and good for the planet.

This commitment was formalized with Sodexo's Better Tomorrow Plan. The Better Tomorrow Plan includes 14 commitments for a brighter future by focusing on three key priorities: health, community and planet. Learn more about the Better Tomorrow Commitments.

While your Sodexo team works hard behind the scenes, they also count on student engagement and enthusiasm to spread the word about what you're doing together on your campus. We encourage you to work with your local Sodexo management team to continue to innovate and improve sustainability efforts in your community.

If you have additional comments or questions, please contact us. We would love to hear from you.