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In an effort to discourage food waste and decrease energy use at college cafeterias, dozens of college dining services are eliminating food trays, according to USA Today.
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Editor’s Insight: Colleges and universities oftentimes are among the first organizations to introduce progressive public policies, especially policies that promote environmental benefits. The “green” movement is one of the fastest growing issues among consumers, even at the present time, when consumer have become more price conscious.
Vending and foodservice operators need to develop “green” programs as more and more customers will be asking them how “green” they are. In many cases, it’s the location manager who wants to know what a service provider is doing to help the environment, more than the consumers. But surveys have shown that consumers will opt for a product that has some environmental benefit, providing it provides other benefits as well. 07-23-08 by Elliot Maras