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Foam Free Dining at University of Florida 1 Foam Free Dining at the University of Florida Dana Falstad, Environmental Sustainability Manager ARAMARK Corporate Responsibility
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Foam Free Dining at the University of Florida. Dana Falstad, Environmental Sustainability Manager ARAMARK Corporate Responsibility. Dining at UF. 15 national brands 9 ARAMARK brands 49 locations on campus Estimated1.2 million foam products used in 2010-2011. Why?. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Foam Free Dining at the University of Florida
Dana Falstad, Environmental Sustainability Manager
ARAMARK Corporate Responsibility
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• 15 national brands
• 9 ARAMARK brands
• 49 locations on campus
• Estimated1.2 million foam products used in 2010-2011
Dining at UF
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Why?
• UF goal of Zero Waste by 2015
• Simplify the end of use methods for all take out items
• Preparing for post-consumer composting
• Goal: all disposable packaging be recycled or composted
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How?
• Collected foam inventory
• Contacted brands with foam products proposing the changes
• Selected alternative products; sent samples
• Worked with brands to approve samples
• Timeframe: 7 months
• Costs: absorb by operations
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What?
Foam
Brand Solutions
Paper or PLA alternatives Paper or PLA Brands
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