Sustainable Dining for a Greener Campus
Vol Dining is committed to implementing sustainable practices across campus to minimize our environmental impact while delivering high-quality dining experiences.
Our Sustainability Priorities
Minimizing Food Waste
We minimize waste across campus by repurposing unused food in on-campus initiatives to serve other students and the community.
Sourcing & Partnerships
We are passionate about partnering with local businesses and suppliers to support our surrounding community and economy.
Composting Program
In partnership with UT’s Office of Sustainability, our comport program collects unusable food waste from dining locations, turning it into nutrient-rich soil to fertilize campus gardens and green spaces.
Sustainable Solutions for Dining
Partnering with UT’s Office of Sustainability, Vol Dining continually improves its sustainability efforts through local purchasing, waste reduction, food pantry partnerships, education, and more. We aim to enhance sustainable practices across all dining operations by reducing waste, providing compostable serviceware, and encouraging campus-wide participation in these initiatives.
