🌱 Our Sustainability Initiatives
At Sodexo Campus Dining, we’re proud to support sustainability efforts right here at Cameron University. From waste reduction to eco-friendly dining, here’s how we’re making a difference on campus and beyond.
🧠 SMART Dashboard
Our Sustainability Management and Reporting Tool (SMART) tracks our impact in four key areas:
- 🌍 Carbon & Energy
- 💧 Water
- ♻️ Waste
- 🍽️ Healthy & Sustainable Food
This tool helps us set goals, measure progress, and continuously improve campus sustainability.
🍃 Composting Food Waste
Did you know food waste in landfills creates methane, a greenhouse gas 21x more potent than CO₂? We prioritize reducing waste and compost unavoidable food scraps, helping to improve soil health and lower emissions.
♻️ Campus Recycling
We recycle cardboard, glass, aluminum, paper, and plastic across campus. To further reduce waste, we:
- Use paper with recycled content
- Print double-sided when possible
🧻 Xpress Nap® Dispensers
Our napkins are made from 100% recycled paper, and our smart dispensers help reduce excess use. Less waste, less energy, more sustainability.
💧 APEX Warewashing System
APEX technology improves efficiency in our kitchens by:
- Reducing water and energy use
- Tracking operations with real-time data
- Helping staff reduce waste through smarter dishwashing practices
🚫 Trayless Dining
We’re a **trayless campus **and it’s making a big impact! No trays = less food waste, fewer dirty dishes, less water and detergent used. Bonus: it encourages healthier eating habits too.
🍱 Choose to Reuse
Skip the single-use waste! Our Choose to Reuse container program offers eco-friendly to-go options. Just return, wash, and repeat.
☕ Reusable Cup Rewards
Bring your own reusable cup for coffee or fountain drinks and get a discount at every location every time. It’s better for the planet and your wallet!
🌿 Campus Garden
From field to fork on campus! We’re growing fresh produce right here with help from the campus community, offering hyper-local ingredients for your plate.