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10 cutting-edge sustainability stories from 2024 10 cutting-edge sustainability stories from 2024

From new research findings to innovative sustainable dining initiatives, here’s a look at 10 sustainability stories from 2024 that resonated with readers.

byReyna Estrada

Dec 19, 2024

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Morrison Chefs wearing chef the sustainable coats

Hospital & Healthcare

More than a chef coat: How Morrison Healthcare is making sustainable changes and challenging the perception of healthcare dining More than a chef coat: How Morrison Healthcare is making sustainable changes and challenging the perception of healthcare dining

byReyna Estrada

Dec 16, 2024

1 Min Read

Colleges & Universities

Aramark collects data to develop sustainability initiatives to reduce emissions, satisfy diners Aramark collects data to develop sustainability initiatives to reduce emissions, satisfy diners

byReyna Estrada

Dec 11, 2024

Dallas ISD reduces plastic waste by celebrating National Plastic-Free School Lunch Day Dallas ISD reduces plastic waste by celebrating National Plastic-Free School Lunch Day

byReyna Estrada

Dec 6, 2024

1 Min Read

Bowling Green State University dog biscuits

Colleges & Universities

From trash to treat: food scraps at Bowling Green State University get new life as dog biscuits From trash to treat: food scraps at Bowling Green State University get new life as dog biscuits

byBenita Gingerella

Nov 27, 2024

1 Min Read

Waste container

Colleges & Universities

Johnson and Wales University expands composting efforts with new partnership Johnson and Wales University expands composting efforts with new partnership

byReyna Estrada

Nov 26, 2024

1 Min Read

Students eating in The Spot

Colleges & Universities

How George Mason University’s ‘The Spot’ became the spot to be for plant-based eating on campus

How George Mason University’s ‘The Spot’ became the spot to be for plant-based eating on campus

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

Sodexo's Cook for Change competition.

Chef Adam Collison from Sodexo U.K. and Ireland wins the foodservice provider’s 2024 Cook for Change competition

Chef Adam Collison from Sodexo U.K. and Ireland wins the foodservice provider’s 2024 Cook for Change competition

byReyna Estrada

Mushroom tacos

Colleges & Universities

Locally sourced meals and sustainable food make waves on the menu at UMass Lowell

Locally sourced meals and sustainable food make waves on the menu at UMass Lowell

byReyna Estrada

diner throwing food away

Hospital & Healthcare

State of Healthcare 2024: Despite challenges, healthcare operations embrace sustainable dining

State of Healthcare 2024: Despite challenges, healthcare operations embrace sustainable dining

School mascot at the Cooking for a Cause program.

Colleges & Universities

Sodexo's Cooking for a Cause events fight campus food insecurity at Southern universities

Sodexo's Cooking for a Cause events fight campus food insecurity at Southern universities

Diner throwing out leftover food

Food waste solutions company celebrates Campus Sustainability Month with New England colleges

Food waste solutions company celebrates Campus Sustainability Month with New England colleges

byReyna Estrada

Chef Ryan Hickey working in the kitchen

University of Vermont chef brings vegan kale gnocchi to Sodexo’s 2024 Cook for Change competition

University of Vermont chef brings vegan kale gnocchi to Sodexo’s 2024 Cook for Change competition

byReyna Estrada

fishing boat on water

How one K-12 operator is bringing sustainable seafood to students

How one K-12 operator is bringing sustainable seafood to students

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

blueberry picking with straw basket

Michigan family goes from big city to blueberry farm

Michigan family goes from big city to blueberry farm

byTara Fitzpatrick

compostable packages

Colleges & Universities

Syracuse University opens new dining center and launches new sustainability initiatives

Syracuse University opens new dining center and launches new sustainability initiatives

Reyna Estrada leads panel at Menu Directions

3 challenges to sustainable dining and how operators are working to overcome such challenges

3 challenges to sustainable dining and how operators are working to overcome such challenges

byReyna Estrada

College cafeteria

Meet the winners of this year's NACUFS collegiate dining, nutrition and sustainability awards

Meet the winners of this year's NACUFS collegiate dining, nutrition and sustainability awards

byReyna Estrada

Fordham University's dining team takes a taste-centric plant-forward approach

Fordham University's dining team takes a taste-centric plant-forward approach

Fordham University's dining team takes a taste-centric plant-forward approach

byReyna Estrada

plant-forward bowl

Good Eating Company wants to empower diners to make sustainable choices

Good Eating Company wants to empower diners to make sustainable choices

byReyna Estrada

Plant-based food

The 2024 Paris Olympics set to be the most plant-forward year yet

The 2024 Paris Olympics set to be the most plant-forward year yet

byReyna Estrada

Miffy Jones

Inclusivity tastes so sweet as Eurest partners with woman-owned Miffy’s Foods

Inclusivity tastes so sweet as Eurest partners with woman-owned Miffy’s Foods

byTara Fitzpatrick

Students may be campus dining's best ambassadors in sustainability

Students may be campus dining's best ambassadors in sustainability

Students may be campus dining's best ambassadors in sustainability

byReyna Estrada

Boldy's tuna tartare

6 surprising plant-based products worth trying at this year's National Restaurant Association Show

6 surprising plant-based products worth trying at this year's National Restaurant Association Show

byReyna Estrada

Leanpath's waste management program.

AI finds its place in sustainable foodservice

AI finds its place in sustainable foodservice

byReyna Estrada

Plant-based offering

Southwest Foodservice Excellence's recipe-driven, plant-based trial reduces carbon emissions significantly

Southwest Foodservice Excellence's recipe-driven, plant-based trial reduces carbon emissions significantly

byReyna Estrada

Chickpea stew and brown rice

The Universal Meals program embodies inclusivity in dining at the University of Miami

The Universal Meals program embodies inclusivity in dining at the University of Miami

byReyna Estrada

ISS Guckenheimer, Metz Culinary Management and Sodexo top the 2024 Protein Sustainability Scorecard

ISS Guckenheimer, Metz Culinary Management and Sodexo top the 2024 Protein Sustainability Scorecard

ISS Guckenheimer, Metz Culinary Management and Sodexo top the 2024 Protein Sustainability Scorecard

byReyna Estrada

NYC school bus

NYC Public Schools brings composting to every cafeteria

NYC Public Schools brings composting to every cafeteria

byBenita Gingerella, Senior Editor

the WasteNot Competition

The University of Nevada at Reno uses friendly competition to encourage students to waste less food

The University of Nevada at Reno uses friendly competition to encourage students to waste less food

byReyna Estrada

Speakers from the Waste Warriors Awards.

Compass Group is making food personal in the fight against food waste

Compass Group is making food personal in the fight against food waste

byReyna Estrada

three plates from Chartwells Higher Ed Thought Ful menu

Joy, positivity and chickpeas: Chartwells Higher Ed approaches planet-friendly menus in a ‘Thought-Ful’ way

Joy, positivity and chickpeas: Chartwells Higher Ed approaches planet-friendly menus in a ‘Thought-Ful’ way

byTara Fitzpatrick

plant-based food

New York City Mayor Eric Adams teams up with foodservice providers to reduce food-related carbon emissions

New York City Mayor Eric Adams teams up with foodservice providers to reduce food-related carbon emissions

byReyna Estrada

Chipotle Chili

What's in store for Earth Day 2024 in on-site foodservice

What's in store for Earth Day 2024 in on-site foodservice

byReyna Estrada

Usefull's reusable containers

Northern Arizona University leans into reuse

Northern Arizona University leans into reuse

byReyna Estrada

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