Fresno State is taking another green step forward by serving food on campus using hot beverage cups and lids, napkins, small plates and beverage sleeves that will be composted by the University Agricultural Laboratory.
California State University, Fresno’s University Dining Services begins on May 2 to phase in environmentally friendly materials produced by EcoProducts, a Boulder, Colo., manufacturer of products made of recyclable paper and corn-based plastics.
The products will be used at all events catered by University Dining Services and in the Bucket Grill and Pub, which it operates on campus.
The compostable items will become available to customers at some of the other eating establishments around campus that are directed by University Dining Services – University Dining Hall (resident student dining), Vintage Room (table-service), USU Snack Bar and Satellite Student Union Snack Bar.
After use, the new products will be sent to the University Farm to be composted with other material from around the campus.
“While this is the first rollout of these environmentally friendly products, University Dining Services also will be including dining utensils – forks, knives, spoons – and to-go containers in the future,” said Brent Hansen, marketing coordinator for the Fresno State Auxiliary Corporations.
He added: “This is a major green initiative that we believe is a model for other campuses. We are purchasing top-quality products that look and perform just like the nonrecyclable utensils they replace. We also appreciate the cooperation of the University Farm in composting these products as part of its expanding operation.”
For additional information, call Hansen at 559.278.0827 or by e-mail at brenthansen@csufresno.edu <mailto:brenthansen@csufresno.edu> .
