We put our waste in the right place.
William Paterson Dining took the initiative to reduce waste by partnering with EcoRich, where we will compost our waste on site in Wayne Dining Hall. Global food loss and waste amount to between 30-40% of all food produced. By recycling our waste, we are essentially creating a more restored and sustainable environment. At the end of each week, we plan on donating the valuable compost (which will be nutrient-rich soil) to local farms in New Jersey and New York. William Paterson Dining is working hard to help our planet, and this is one step in the right direction to creating a more sustainable environment for the William Paterson University community.
Our Four Planet Priorities
Promoting planetary health on our path to net zero emissions. Review our Environmental, Social, Governance site for more information!
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Source SustainablySource products that meet our standards for protection of people, animals, biodiversity, and the environment. |
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Minimize Food WasteReduce food waste by focusing on prevention, recovery, and recycling. |
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Embed CircularityRedesign operations with circularity in mind, reduce consumption of single-use plastics and other disposables, and expand opportunities to reuse, recycle, and compost. |
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Operate EfficientlyConserve water and energy, and reduce fuel consumption. |
