| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 83.12 |
| Liaison | Patrick McKee |
| Submission Date | Nov. 16, 2023 |
University of Connecticut
IN-48: Innovation B
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 0.50 |
Patrick
McKee Senior Sustainability Program Manager Office of Sustainability |
Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
In fall 2022, the Green Piece program launched. It is a reusable to-go container that can be purchased and used at locations in the Student Union: Union Street Market (USM), Earth, Wok & Fire, and One Plate, Two Plates. Using a reusable to-go container helps Dining Services to cut back on buying paper containers, decreases our carbon footprint, and reduces waste. When you are finished using the container, drop it into the Green Piece return box so that we can clean and sanitize it. The return box is located right near the USM entrance. Using the container 10x and it pays for itself! Any UConn faculty, staff, or students can enroll/use the Green Piece container and your enrollment in the program never expires. Every time you use a Green Piece container you save .50 cents* off your Green Piece meal. Containers are: 100% BPA free polypropylene, microwave safe for re-heating, NSF certified,
can eventually be recycled (#5 of recycle chart).
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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