SAGE COMMITMENT TO SUSTAINABILITY
Source/Author: Lynn Hayes, Dining Director
April 27, 2017
SAGE Dining Service’s commitment to sustainability is visible in their efforts to use safe, local, and organic products whenever possible; to minimize waste; and to educate others about sustainable practices.
SAGE develops partnerships with local suppliers to increase the use of seasonal products, support sustainable local farming initiatives, and reduce fossil fuel emissions. In fact, 56% of SAGE suppliers are local, defined as within 150 miles.
SAGE encourages trayless dining to reduce water waste, as well as recycling, composting, and the use of reusable or biodegradable cutlery and serviceware whenever possible to minimize garbage production.
They support fair trade practices by purchasing products made by workers who experience safe, healthy working conditions and earn fair wages. They also purchase Energy Star®-rated appliances, which are more energy-efficient than minimum production guidelines require. They abide by the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch®, which recommends seafood fished or farmed in ways that have a lower impact on the environment, thus protecting sea life and habitats for the future.
At SAGE, we plan to be around for a very long time, and we want to make sure we set ourselves and our communities up for success by cultivating sustainable partnerships and contributing to a healthy environment.
