Cornell Sustainable Campus Food Initiatives

Cornell proudly supports healthy and sustainable food efforts by offering student-grown organic foods for the community to enjoy, supporting regional farms, and reducing food waste on campus. Their dining facilities aim to lessen the environmental footprint related to day-to-day dining operations through the use of reusable mugs, compostable food packaging, tray-less dining and other earth-friendly options whenever possible. Cornell Dining demonstrates a commitment to sustainability through programs such as the Local Food Growers Initiative, enabling the University to purchase fresh produce from local sources. Cornell Dining also organizes events with local farmers and chefs to build partnerships that support healthy and sustainable food habits, such as our annual Farm-to-You Fall Harvest Dinner.