Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 51.13
Liaison Parker Long
Submission Date July 25, 2012
Executive Letter Download

STARS v1.2

Virginia Commonwealth University
SD-8: Dishware

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete N/A Jacek Ghosh
Director of Sustainability
VCU Sustainability
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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?:
Yes

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?:
No

Provide a brief description.:
VCU Dining Service's Dining Halls all use reusable dishware and have plastic dishware for carry-out. Biodegradable dishware is used during specific events. Styrofoam dishware is used in some of the franchises on campus.

Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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