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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. 

Seas of Sustainability: Responsible Seafood Sourcing

We prioritize sourcing seafood from suppliers who are committed to maintaining healthy marine life and ecosystems, while also respecting workers and communities. All of our canned tuna comes from fisheries aligned with our Sustainable Seafood Policy, ensuring ethical sourcing practices. We are dedicated to increase our purchasing within the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch and pledged in 2021 to prioritize species verified as Responsibly Harvested by the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) across the New England region. Through our partnerships and intentional sourcing standards we are able to serve up the finest fish while actively promoting the health of ocean ecosystems!

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.