Striving to take care of our Environment

Both Gourmet To Go locations currently use Oxo-Biodegradable™ Bags.
- "By offering this bag UNC Dining Services is helping to lessen the impact of waste for a healthier environment.
- The plastic used in this bag will convert to water, carbon dioxide and biomass in the presence of soil, moisture and oxygen. Like a fallen leaf, it will disappear over time."
The University Center Food Court is in the process of switching from Styrofoam to biodegradable products.
Dining Services participates in UNC's recycling program:
- cardboard from the dining rooms
- paper from the offices
- lights are turned off between meals to conserve energy
We have a company who picks up our used fryer oils and recycles it. Currently it's used with feed for livestock, but very soon it will be recycled for biodiesel fuels!
Not only do "We Feed The Bears!" but we also feed the BATS! Leftover and over-ripe fruits from Holmes Dining Hall are donated to the research bats in Ross Hall.
The napkins in Starbucks® and Taco Bell Express™ are made from recycled products.