Creating Sustainable Plates …. in partnership with The MSU Academic Community
Today’s Outcomes Introduction A Bit of History: Anthony Hall MSU Bennett Farm Beef Story
Today’s Outcomes – continued Next Steps The After-Life…. ….Downstream Living – Learning: Bailey Hoop House A Cup is Not a Cup…. ….and More
MSU Beef Story MOO!
A Cup is Not a Cup….and More Recycled Compostable Content Percentage Materials
Living - Learning
The After-Life……Downstream South Campus Anaerobic Digester
RHS Sustainability MSU Initiatives Impacts
RHS Sustainability Goals and Strategies 1.Energy Conservation Connecting Sustainability & Education 3.Sustainable Procurement Strategies 4.Food Waste Diversion Materials Diversion and Reuse 6.Water Conservation 7.Social Responsibility Aligns with MSU’s Environmental Vision
Closed Loop Through partnership in academics, operations and in and out of the MSU community we have created a sustainability model that has more touch points than ever before Collecting data we are able to see our successes and learn from our mistakes
Outreach Through the sustainability lens in 2013 RHS Sustainability has touched over 23,000 students one way or the other related to sustainability. – Classes, projects, interviews – Presentations – Tours – Q & A
Where Are We Today? Canada Michigan Ohio Indiana Illinois Wisconsin
Next Steps…. ….Includes All Stakeholders How does your organization view local and regional buying Current Practices Challenges
Questions / Discussion