Sustainable Dining

& Social Responsibility

Sustainable Apples

We strive to:

  • Preserve local and global ecology
  • Enhance economies
  • Protect workers' rights
  • Optimize your health

We do this by:

  • Offering sustainably grown foods and ingredients
  • Reducing waste
  • Providing healthful dining choices
  • Treating staff equitably

We Feature:

University Dining Services is committed to socially responsible practices that support farming communities, preserve the environment and promote your well-being. This includes strict purchasing standards, innovative programs, and outreach to sustainable growers and distributors.

As much as possible, we purchase sustainably grown food that is fresh, wholesome and good for you. When you savor a cup of our Fair Trade coffee, or bite into a BelleWood Acres locally grown apple, your dining dollars directly support farmers and ecosystems.

We partner with student groups on campus and Western's Office of Sustainability. Listening to student voices is a key component of our ability to meet your needs. Want to find out what you can do to keep our planet green? 20 ways to live green.

Want to know what University Dining Services does on a daily basis to help reduce our impact on the environment? Check out this list of FAQs on Dining Service's sustainability and social responsibility efforts.