Be a responsible world citizen
Over the past academic year, Elon Dining Services has partnered with Students for Peace and Justice, a campus, student organization, on how to address human rights and environmental concerns through Dining Services. These areas of focus were researched through samplings, faculty, staff and student feedback, and through focus groups. As a result Fair Trade Certified Coffee was implemented in Elon Catering, Acorn Coffee Shop, Octagon Café and Danieley Center Commons. As of October 1, 2004, Elon Catering will also offer biodegradable, disposable service ware for catered events.
What is Fair Trade Certified Coffee?
Fair Trade seeks to improve the lives of coffee farmers by ensuring they receive a fair price for their harvest. This helps them afford basic healthcare, education and housing improvements. Every time you purchase Fair Trade Certified Coffee, you’re helping support a better way of life for the people who grow it.
–2002 Starbucks Company
Simply Biodegradable Product Offerings
The following biodegradable service ware will be available for catered events as of October 1, 2004. These products are biodegradable, compostable, based on a natural resource (sugar cane and reed pulp), harmless, odorless and non-toxic.
Available Plates:
6″ Round Plate (desserts, snacks and appetizers)
10″ Round Plate (dinner plates)
Cups:
12 oz Cold Cups
8 oz Hot Coffee Cups
Elon Dining Services appreciates your feedback and will continue to support environmental concerns on campus. If you have any questions regarding Fair Trade Certified Coffee or Simply Biodegradable product offerings, please contact,
Rita Gordish, Marketing Program Manager for Elon Dining Services, at gordish-rita@aramark.com