Dining Services
Sustainability
Haverford College Dining Services is committed to providing the most environmentally friendly dining program possible and one that supports the Haverford Community.
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Local Product Sourcing
Currently the Dining Center purchases local dairy products and breads, as well as local fruits, vegetables, and meats whenever possible.
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Fair Trade Coffees & Teas
All dining operations feature fair trade coffees. We proudly serve Peets Coffee and Tea in The Coop and Sun Coffee in the Dining Center.
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Trayless Dining
Trayless dining helps cut food waste, conserve water, and reduces energy consumption.
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Living Wage
Full and part time employees in Dining Services are paid above the living wage for the Philadelphia area.
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CER
Dining Services partners with the Committee for Environmental Responsibility to identify opportunities for sustainable practices within our operation.
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Cleaning Chemicals
Our dining operations use Ecolab cleaning chemicals in concentrates, used with auto-diluting systems and reusable spray bottles, reducing shipping and disposal needs.
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Waste Oil Pickup
The waste oil from our dining halls is picked up to find its second life as bio-diesel.