Fairtrade products have been introduced as we work towards accreditation. Where possible and appropriate, food is sourced from suppliers recognised by suitable accredited bodies (i.e. the Soil Association, the Marine Conservation Society, Red Tractor), plant based packaging is used in all outlets, and plant-based food options are always available in every food outlet.
The catering team introduced the external scheme, Too Good To Go, across different the outlets for distributing surplus food to staff, students and the community. Starting on the Stoke campus on 10th January 2023, and at Stafford at a week later, and also at Staffordshire University London, 693 meals were saved within the fours months of operation, equating to 1,733 kg of CO2e.
The catering team has made a number of significant changes, including introducing cardboard takeaway boxes and compostable cutlery. The selling of plastic bottles of water has stopped, as mains fed filtered water supplies are now available all across the campus. Reusable bottles of water (made from sugar cane waste) are now available. Re-usable coffee cups are also available from all University catering outlets. The cups are made from more sustainable materials and one tree is planted for each cup sold, and they are BPA Free.
This plan is lead by:
This plan is enabled by:
Food being sourced appropriately, including:
- All food served in outlets comes from accredited sources (Fairtrade, Soil Association and the Marine Conservation Society)
- ‘Food miles’ are minimised
- Food waste is managed and excess food is shared within the community
- Plant-based packaging is used for all food and drinks
- Plant-based food options are always available
UN SDGs