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Green Dining

Green Dining
Check out our UVA Green Dining website to see what we're doing on Grounds.


Why Compost?

Composting benefits the environment in so many ways including waste reduction, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and soil enrichment. In addition, composting conserves water because it retains moisture in the soil, reducing the need for frequent watering and healthy soil with compost helps prevent soil erosion.

Our Four Planet Priorities

Promoting planetary health on our path to net zero emissions. Review our Environmental, Social, Governance site for more information!

Gardener Harvesting from Indoor Garden

Source Sustainably

Source products that meet our standards for protection of people, animals, biodiversity, and the environment. 
Chef Bagging Vegetables

Minimize Food Waste

Reduce food waste by focusing on prevention, recovery, and recycling.
Cooking Utensils with Greens Behind

Embed Circularity

Redesign operations with circularity in mind, reduce consumption of single-use plastics and other disposables, and expand opportunities to reuse, recycle, and compost.
Chefs Cooking

Operate Efficiently

Conserve water and energy, and reduce fuel consumption.

What We're Doing on Grounds

We work together to continually develop and implement sustainable solutions.