Sustainability

We believe in the power of seasonal eating to nourish both body and planet. Seasonal eating isn't just about freshness; it's also about eating in harmony with nature's rhythm. Choosing fruits and vegetables that are in-season means they require less artificial intervention, resulting in lower carbon emissions and reduced pesticide usage! Our Plant Forward approach is a great way to get the most out of seasonal eating by emphasizing the abundance and variety of plant-based foods available. It's a win-win for both your health and the environment!

Here are a few of the things we’re doing on campus to manage our environmental performance:

• We serve Low Carbon meals at the Greenery every Monday and several other times per week. Low Carbon meals have at least 38% lower carbon emissions than the average meal. Learn more about this calculation at eatcoolfood.org
• We offer Make The Swap recyclable to-go meal containers at the dining hall. Join the program once and use it for as long as you are at Evergreen.

Promoting planetary health on our path to net zero emissions. Review our Environmental, Social, Governance site for more information!