Our Commitment to Sustainability || Cal Poly Campus Dining

University Catering offers great options for catering customers who want to reduce their waste at events. Below are helpful resources and reusable options to make your event more sustainable.

Options	Services	Sustainable Details	How to Dispose
Paperware Eating Utensils and Plates	Comes standard with orders	Biodegradable materials	Place items in the Zero Waste Disposal Bin.*
Scrollware	Comes as an upgrade to paperware	Recyclable material	Scrape food into a Zero Waste Disposal Bin* and dispose of Scrollware in recycle bin.
China/Silverware	Comes as an upgrade to Scrollware	Reusable materials	Catering staff will dispose of food into a Zero Waste Disposal Bin* and wash China/silverware for reuse.
Bulk Menu Orders	Orders are packaged in cardboard boxes, plastic bags and containers	Recyclable material	Scrape food into a Zero waste Disposal Bin* and dispose of all packaging materials in appropriate recycling receptacles.
Drop off/Pick Up Orders	Orders are packaged in aluminum or plastic containers and trays	Aluminum containers are recyclable. Plastic containers and trays are recyclable or reusable	Scrape food into a Zero Waste Disposal Bin* and dispose of all packaging materials in appropriate recycling receptacles. Serving utensils may be washed and reused or recycled.
Zero Waste Coffee & Tea Service	Please ask your sales representative for this option.	Sugar packets are recyclable and creamers are placed in carafes. Wooden stir sticks are biodegradable.	Catering staff will dispose of the waste in the proper bins and wash containers. Wooden stir sticks can be disposed of in a Zero Waste Disposal Bin.*

All other requests, please contact your catering representative for assistance.

How to Obtain a Zero Waste Disposal Bin

To reserve a Zero Waste Disposal Bin, contact Facilities at (805)756-5555.

Have Enough Recycling Bins Available

Where ever you plan to have your event, make sure there are enough recycling bins available for proper disposal. Please contact Facilities for assistance at (805)756-5555.

Local Foods

We are proud to offer a variety of locally sourced foods from our bountiful and rich farming areas, whenever possible. We support several local farms and artisans, including:

Cal Poly Farms
Cal Poly Products including chocolates, jams, cheeses, sauces, eggs and honey
Locally baked bread from Edna’s Bakery, in SLO

"Working with University Catering is always a pleasure and a comfort knowing everything is in hand. We’ve received multiple compliments following yesterday’s event and Vice President Humphrey was quite pleased." Nancy J. W.

1 Grand Avenue
Building 19
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407

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campusdining@calpoly.edu

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