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Say hello to tree-free disposables. UM Dining is partnering
with Emerald Brand to make its operation even greener.
As UM Dining Director Michael Ross says, “After a lot of
hard work and research behind the scenes, we are excited
to transition to tree-free disposables this fall.”
MORE SUSTAINABLE OPTIONS REPLACING CURRENT
DISPOSABLES INCLUDE:
This bold initiative is a continued effort. Last year, all dining
locations replaced plastic bags with paper, and students
can opt to buy reusable bags. Green U and UM Dining
also work closely on environmentally conscious initiatives,
most recently by increasing recycling efforts campus-wide.
According to UM Sustainability Manager Teddy Lhoutellier,
“I am particularly excited about this initiative, as we
are on the forefront of universities taking an eco-friendly
approach to all aspects of dining.”
“We do not look at sustainability as an option, we view
it as a requirement,” says UM Dining Marketing Director
Meagan Clements. “To not only improve our program by
making a positive impact on the earth, but also have the
opportunity to partner with the passionate and environmentally
ethical people of Emerald has been rewarding
in so many ways.”
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