Over the last few years Aramark has been making changes in the dining hall in order to become more environmentally friendly and healthier. In the spring of 2008, trays stopped being used in an effort to reduce the amount of food students took but didn’t eat. This year Aramark has decided to start using locally grown products, recycling and composting.
The recycling aspect includes offering refills on beverages of 32 oz. or less for $1 in the Inn Between and Einstein Bros. Bagels. Also, the dining hall is sending food scraps and coffee grounds to farmers who can use them for fertilizing.
Another long-term plan includes getting reusable to-go containers that will allow students to take one and then bring back a used one and trade it for a clean one. Aramark also plans on planting an herb garden outside of the dining hall or in Dolan Science Center.
The Carroll News commends Aramark for being more environmentally conscious and making these changes. We like Aramark’s initiative.
