Honors Colloquium sparks Dining Services discussions on sustainability

Composting, harvesting among university efforts This year’s Honors Colloquium entitled “Just Good Food” focuses on how to be more sustainable with your food choices. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu This year, the University of Rhode Island’s Honors Colloquium is focusing on ways that students and community members can be more food sustainable. With the goal of educating…

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Free student farmers market wins sustainability award

Recognition raises awareness, community involvement Coordinators of the URI free farmers market celebrate after winning their sustainability award. PHOTO CREDIT: uri.edu This past summer, URI’s Free Farmers Market (FFM) was awarded the National Sustainability Award for Outreach and Education by the National Association of College and University Food Services. “The sustainability award is an amazing…

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