BU’s Waste Diversion During COVID-19

in Programs, What We're Doing, Zero Waste

COVID-19 has caused a shift in behavior surrounding waste that inevitably altered our data on waste diversion for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021.   Last year at BU, the volume of single–use items increased in response to COVID-19. Takeaway containers from the dining hall and other food venues on campus were essential for maintaining social distancing and limiting the spread of the virus. While necessary, such practices increased the amount of waste sent to landfills or incinerators (facilities that burn trash).  Key data points   In FY 2021 BU diverted 31% of waste from landfills […]

Sustainable Dining Report 2018

in Awards, Campus News, Programs, What We're Doing

What we have done and what is to come Since 2013, BU Dining has published an annual report highlighting achievements of each academic year and benchmarking progress in reaching our sustainable food and dining goals. The 2018 Sustainability Report will feature milestones for local food, third party certified products, low carbon menus, reusable containers, and […]