Sustainability in Food Services
Food Services is section of the university that is dedicated to reducing its environmental impact while maintaining high standards to serve the campus community with pride. Over the years they have implemented countless initiatives and programs that have helped them achieve these goals, with no sign of slowing down! For more information to each specific program please review the Dine on Campus at Trent University website.
The Seasoned Spoon Cafe- this primarily organic and plant-based cafe emphasizes local food, including produce from the ESC green roof and the Trent Vegetable Gardens.
The Ceilie Pub- Offers Ontario beer and local burgers on locally sourced bread.
College Cafeterias- aim to provide the most sustainable university-scale food service in the country. A partnership with the Trent Market Gardens ensures campus-grown food is available in cafeterias, consistently exceeding targets for local food sourcing.
Efforts to decrease waste have led to a 15% increase in travel mug use, elimination of polystyrene take-out containers, and the phase-out of plastic straws. Additionally, Trent has established the most successful reusable take-out tray program in the country.
Plant-Based Eating
Similarly, to the operations initiatives, Food Services focuses on creating delicious plant-based meals for the campus community. Whether you are vegan, vegetarian or just like to reduce your meat intake, Trent’s dining experiences have an extensive menu for you!
Did you know, following a vegan diet can reduce your carbon footprint by up to 73%? Even reducing your meat consumption by half and replacing it with plant-based proteins can improve your carbon footprint by 25%. Small dietary changes have big impacts for yourself, Trent and globally!
Next time you dine on campus be sure to check out the great plant-based meal choices! For more information about Food Services, please see their website.