Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 59.08
Liaison John Pumilio
Submission Date July 17, 2013
Executive Letter Download

STARS v1.2

Colgate University
SD-8: Dishware

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete N/A John Pumilio
Director of Sustainability
Sustainability Office
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Does the institution offer reusable dishware at its dining services locations?:
Yes

Does the institution offer plastic dishware at its dining services locations?:
No

Does the institution offer polystyrene (Styrofoam) dishware at its dining services locations?:
No

Does the institution offer post-consumer recycled content dishware at its dining services locations?:
Yes

Does the institution offer biodegradable / compostable dishware at its dining services locations?:
Yes

Does the institution offer other types of dishware at its dining services locations?:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:

Colgate's Dining Services uses pre-recycled, compostable napkins in all locations. Frank Dining Hall uses non-disposable china or hard plastic for meal service. Corn-based compostable packaging (take-out containers, clamshells) and flatware is used where ever there is take-out options.


Colgate's Dining Services uses pre-recycled, compostable napkins in all locations. Frank Dining Hall uses non-disposable china or hard plastic for meal service. Corn-based compostable packaging (take-out containers, clamshells) and flatware is used where ever there is take-out options.

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