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Sustainable Food Initiatives
UVA Dine is a member of the UVA Sustainable Food Collaborative
UVA Dine collaborates with the Food Collaborative to achieve the 5 Food Action Goals for 2030:
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Annually increase the percentage of sustainable food and beverage options available on grounds
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Decrease the amount of landfilled food waste from dining operations and increase compost and recycling from on-Grounds events by 2030
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Develop data-driven policies and programs to support food equity and security at UVA
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Increase awareness about sustainable and just food systems; translate heightened awareness into informed choices and opportunities for direct participation
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Partner with community-driven food justice efforts and provide support, skills, and resources to further their vision
Learn more about the UVA Sustainable Food Collaborative goals here.
44.13%
of total food and beverage spend qualified as sustainable in 2022.
Definitions for plant-based and sustainably or ethically produced foods are defined by AASHE stars 2.2. You can find more information here.
Check out the full 2020-2021 report by UVA Sustainability here.
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