At Chartwells, we look for opportunities to make a difference in the lives of our customers through our steadfast dedication to nutrition and healthy eating. With these opportunities, however, comes a set of important responsibilities. As part of Compass Group, a global company, we are acutely aware of the impact our operations have, both on the communities in which we do business and the environment we share with one another. Acting responsibly is an essential part of our vision and values, and we are proud of our collective efforts to make this world a better place.

 

Chartwells Goes Green

For students on-the-go who may like to use the To-Go option from time to time, the Nautilus Market will offer reusable containers. The student will pay $5 deposit at the first use. Each time the container is used and brought back a clean container or "To-Go Container Card" will be given to the student. At the end of the semester when the last container is returned, the $5 will be refunded.

Help the environment by using eco-friendly to-go containers!

 

 

Practices & Initiatives at UWF

	Initiative	Description	Green	Sustainable	Recycleable	Date Initiated
UWF Dining Services	Project Clean Plate	Project Clean Plate is dedicated to reducing waste in the Nautilus Market. Dining guests are challenged to participate in the project by selecting an amount of food appropriate to their hunger level. By taking only the food that they will eat, guests reduce waste and save energy.	Yes			Fall 2008
	Project Green Thumb	Project Green Thumb promotes sustainability in dining facilities, including recycling and energy reduction.	Yes			To Come in Fall 2008
	Sustainable Seafood	Use of only seafood that is not currently depleted. Pocket-sized, fold-up cards about Sustainable Seafood are available in the Nautilus Market.		Yes		Fall 2007
	Pizza Boxes	Recycled Cardboard Boxes are being used at Mamma Leone's.	Yes			Fall 2008
	Paper Cups	Use of paper cups throughout all dining venues instead of styrofoam cups	Yes			Fall 2008
	Grease Removal	Grease is picked up by third party and converted to be used in diesel truck engines	Yes			Sp 2008
	Tray-Less Days are held periodically in the Nautilus Market	To raise awareness of reducing water, chemicals and food waste. Not using a tray saves 3 gallons of water per customer.	Yes			Fall 2008
	Purchase of Organic Foods	As of Fall 2008, the purchase of organic foods by UWF Dining Services is estimated at 15% but a dramatic increase is expected over the next several years as suppliers are feeling customer demand.		Yes		Fall 2006
	Cage-free Eggs	Only use cage-free shell eggs which is a significant contribution to the welfare of farm animals.	Yes			Fall 2006
	Recycling	During the month of April 2009, the Argo Galley alone recycled 126 lbs. of cardboard, paper, plastic, tin and aluminum.			Yes	continuous

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