Food & Dining

Food & Dining Overview

We are committed to promoting sustainable food practices that support both personal health and environmental well-being. By working closely with our food service providers and the local community, we aim to reduce our carbon footprint, increase the availability of local food options, and encourage sustainable choices among our students and staff.

 

Our Goals for Sustainable Food Practices

  1. Collaborate with food service providers to develop sustainable and local food options.
  2. Implement tracking systems with clear targets for sustainable food practices.
  3. Increase the purchase of locally sourced and sustainable food products.
  4. Support Hawai‘i’s agricultural economy by prioritizing local food sources.
  5. Provide fresher, healthier meals for the campus community.
  6. Encourage students to choose plant-based meals and reduce food waste.
  7. Create a food service system that promotes community health and environmental sustainability.

Data Coming Soon

We鈥檙e actively gathering data and developing metrics for this area of sustainability. Updates will be included in a future Annual Report as information becomes available.

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Why Sustainability Matters

Economic Impact

Hawaiʻi faces some of the highest energy rates in the United States due to its dependence on imported fossil fuel sources.

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Environmental Stewardship

Hawaiʻi’s unique ecosystem is one of a kind. Ensuring the health of our habitats and natural resources helps ensure our survival.

 

Hawai驶i's Resilience

Support growth in the local economy through increased production to help insulate us from dependency on imports.