| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.54 |
| Liaison | Elizabeth MacKenzie |
| Submission Date | Aug. 8, 2013 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Iowa
OP-6: Food and Beverage Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.68 / 6.00 |
Liz
Christiansen Director Office of Sustainability |
Percentage of food expenditures that meet one or more of the criteria for this credit (0 - 100):
A brief description of the sustainable food and beverage purchasing program:
Locally-produced foods, free trade coffees and organic, vegetarian and vegan options are all part of the UI dining experience. UI Housing and Dining Services are committed to providing sustainable products and services.
When possible, UI Housing and Dining Services purchases locally grown and sustainable foods from vendors. The UI believes in supporting local farmers. Purchasing locally also provides fresher, better tasting foods and limits environmental impacts by reducing transportation distance.
All seafood must be sourced from fisheries that are Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA) members and who follow Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) guidelines. To support local farmers and anti-cruelty initiatives, the UI Dining Market Places purchase cage-free eggs locally.
The Website URL where information about the institution's sustainable food and beverage purchasing efforts is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.