Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 68.32
Liaison Carrie Metzgar
Submission Date May 3, 2013
Executive Letter Download

STARS v1.2

University of California, San Diego
SD-8: Dishware

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete N/A Krista Mays
Sustainability Manager
Housing
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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?:
Yes

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?:
No

Does the institution offer other types of dishware at its dining services locations?:
Yes

Provide a brief description.:
UC San Diego provides discounted rates for reusable mugs or bottles for cold beverages: $0.05 discount for mugs $0 .99 for reusable bottle as compared to $1.59 for a glass of soda.

Data source(s) and notes about the submission:

UC San Diego has switched its to-go ware to be recyclable instead of compostable due to the fact that there are recycling bins all over campus, but not composting bins. Students can now recycle their to-go ware anywhere on campus.


UC San Diego has switched its to-go ware to be recyclable instead of compostable due to the fact that there are recycling bins all over campus, but not composting bins. Students can now recycle their to-go ware anywhere on campus.

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