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Fueling A Sustainable Future

We believe that creating a better world for generations to come starts today.

Our Collective Responsibility

At SMU Hospitality, we’re committed to making a positive impact on campus and the community by focusing on responsible sourcing, reducing food waste, and offering nutritious meals made with responsible practices. From supporting local partners to making thoughtful choices in our dining operations, we’re working every day to build a more sustainable future. And you can be a part of the effort, too!

Working Toward Zero Waste

We proudly support the sustainability goals of Southern Methodist University. Here are a few active initiatives.

  • Robust Recycling

    We recycle cardboard, metal, paper, glass, and accepted plastic products, and we recycle uncommon items—such as batteries and printer cartridges—wherever possible.

  • Collaborative Composting

    We work with Moonshot Composting to collect organic materials—including food waste and compostable service items such as napkins and wooden stir sticks—to be composted into useable, nutrient-rich soil amendments.

  • Proactive Prevention

    We use tracking and forecasting tools to proactively identify food waste trends in order to alter our preparation accordingly.

More Ways to Go Green with SMU Dining

  • Sip Smarter

    Be sure to hydrate - especially during peak summer heat!

  • Food Donation

    Keep in mind, to always try donating any leftover food

  • Green Restaurant Association

    Sustainable restaurant concepts are always top of mind